Environment

in committee · Michigan · House Aug 14, 2025

HB 4766: Trade: consumer goods and services; personal care products containing plastic microbeads; prohibit manufacture and acceptance for sale. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding subpt. 3 to pt. 147.

HB 4766 prohibits the manufacture and sale of personal care products (like face washes and lotions) and cleaning products (including soaps and air fresheners) containing plastic microbeads in Michigan. Starting January 1, 2026, manufacturers cannot make such products, and retailers cannot sell them starting January 1, 2027, with an exception for microbeads below 1 part per million by weight. The law applies to businesses producing or selling these items in Michigan, and violations can result in daily fines up to $2,000. Enforcement falls to the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, which will track compliance and report annually.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans plastic microbeads in consumer products to reduce water pollution and protect ecosystems, directly addressing environmental pollution control.95% confidence

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passed · Michigan · Senate Sep 4, 2025

SB 394: Natural resources: gas and oil; ownership and conveyance rights associated with pore space; establish. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 395'25

SB 394 establishes that landowners in Michigan automatically own the pore space (open spaces in underground rock formations) beneath their property, which can be used for storing substances like carbon dioxide. This means property buyers inherit pore space rights unless the seller explicitly transfers or excludes them in the sale agreement. The bill requires clear language in property transfers to sever pore space rights from surface ownership, protecting existing mineral rights and surface access for oil/gas operations. It does not affect mineral rights or existing agreements but requires Senate Bill 395 to pass simultaneously for full implementation. The bill aims to clarify ownership for future resource storage projects while maintaining current legal frameworks.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEnables CO2 storage in pore space, facilitating carbon sequestration for climate mitigation per bill's explicit use case.85% confidence

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 3, 2026

SB 26: Traffic control: driver license; reference to fire protection fund in the natural resources and environmental protection act; remove. Amends sec. 52706 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.52706).

SB 26 amends Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to clarify rules for public agencies managing municipal forestland sold under specific state land programs. It requires public agencies to use such land only for forestry or recreation, and if sold later, mandates a public hearing and specifies that 50% of sale proceeds must go to the state treasury (first $18 million to the general fund, excess to the fire protection fund). This directly affects public agencies like municipalities or school districts that own forestland previously acquired for recreational or forestry purposes. The bill updates procedural requirements for land sales and fund distribution without changing the core purpose of the land use.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects 50% of municipal forestland sale proceeds to state treasury (first $18M to general fund, excess to fire protection fund), promoting fiscal responsibility in budget allocation.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates forestry/recreation use of municipal forestland and directs 50% sale proceeds to environmental funds, conserving natural resources per amended Natural Resources Act.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Public Lands

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in committee · Michigan · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 4111: Property tax: exemptions; personal property constituting certain hydrogen fuel pumps; exempt. Amends secs. 27 & 34d of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.27 & 211.34d) & adds sec. 9q. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4112'25

HB 4111 exempts certain hydrogen fuel pumps from Michigan property taxes after December 31, 2025. It directly affects businesses installing qualifying hydrogen fueling infrastructure, such as stations filling vehicles with hydrogen. The bill defines a "qualified hydrogen fuel pump" as equipment meeting H35 (35 MPa) or H70 (70 MPa) pressure standards for dispensing hydrogen into motor vehicles. This exemption applies to the pumps themselves (classified as personal property), not the land or buildings they occupy, and is added to Michigan’s property tax law under Section 9q. The change aims to support development of hydrogen fueling infrastructure by reducing operational costs for businesses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts hydrogen fuel pumps from property tax, providing tax relief for businesses investing in green infrastructure, directly advancing fiscal policy supporting clean energy adoption.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts hydrogen fuel pumps from property tax, directly incentivizing clean energy infrastructure adoption for hydrogen-powered vehicles per H35/H70 standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts hydrogen fuel pumps from property tax, incentivizing clean energy infrastructure adoption to reduce emissions from transportation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts hydrogen fuel pumps from property tax to incentivize installation of sustainable fueling infrastructure, directly supporting clean transportation adoption and alternative fuel vehicle infrastructure development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 13, 2025

HB 4212: Natural resources: fishing; allowable catch per species and percentage quota for commercial fishing; provide for. Amends secs. 47301, 47303, 47305, 47306, 47307, 47308, 47309, 47310, 47311, 47312, 47313, 47314, 47315, 47316, 47317, 47318, 47319, 47320, 47321, 47322, 47323, 47324, 47325, 47326, 47327, 47328 & 48724 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.47301 et seq.) & repeals (See Bill).

HB 4212 amends Michigan's commercial fishing regulations to update catch limits and reporting requirements for specific fish species. The bill revises definitions (like "harvest quota" and "illegal fish") and updates sections governing allowable catch per species and percentage quotas for commercial fishers. It directly affects licensed commercial fishers who must comply with revised catch limits and reporting rules. The changes streamline the existing framework for managing commercial fishing in the Great Lakes, ensuring consistent application of harvest restrictions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentUpdates catch limits and reporting to prevent overfishing, supporting sustainable fisheries management and conservation of natural resources.95% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 15, 2025

SB 201: Environmental protection: funding; solid waste management fund; establish account to fund material waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and recovery. Amends secs. 11550 & 11582 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.11550 & 324.11582).

SB 201 establishes a new "circular economy institute account" within Michigan's solid waste management fund, requiring at least 10% of funds allocated to the solid waste staff and perpetual care accounts to support this institute. The bill creates three grant programs: recycling markets (funding equipment/tech for recycled materials), local recycling innovation (funding infrastructure and education), and recycling access (aiding local governments meeting waste reduction benchmarks). These programs target local governments, nonprofits, and businesses to boost recycling infrastructure, improve waste management practices, and develop markets for recycled materials. The funding directly affects Michigan State University (through the institute) and entities applying for the new grant programs.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes funding for recycling programs, waste reduction, and circular economy initiatives, directly advancing environmental protection through material reuse and recovery.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 4393: Environmental protection: hazardous waste; environmental protection; landfills; disposal fees; increase, and limit certain disposal wells and TENORM disposal. Amends secs. 11102, 11103, 11104, 11108, 11109, 11110, 11125, 11132, 11514b, 11525a, 62501 & 62509 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.11102 et seq.); adds secs. 11122, 62508b & 62509d & repeals secs. 11111 & 11112 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.11111 & 324.11112).

HB 4393 proposes amendments to Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. The bill aims to increase disposal fees for hazardous waste and landfills. Additionally, it seeks to introduce limitations on certain types of disposal wells and the disposal of Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM). These changes would directly impact entities involved in hazardous waste management, landfill operations, and specific disposal well activities within the state.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases hazardous waste/landfill disposal fees and limits disposal wells/TENORM, strengthening regulatory controls per bill's amendments to environmental protection statutes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hazardous Materials Waste Management

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 30, 2025

SB 275: Public utilities: natural gas utilities; local units of government imposing a ban on the use of natural gas or installation of natural gas infrastructure; prohibit. Creates new act.

SB 275 creates a new act to prohibit local governments in Michigan from imposing bans on the use of natural gas. It also prevents counties, cities, villages, and townships from prohibiting the installation of natural gas infrastructure within their jurisdictions. Any local ordinance, resolution, or policy adopted by a municipality on or after the bill's effective date that violates these provisions would be deemed void and unenforceable. This bill directly affects local governments and their ability to regulate natural gas use and infrastructure.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks local bans on natural gas infrastructure, actively supporting fossil fuel use over renewable alternatives90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentPrevents local bans on natural gas infrastructure, opposing climate initiatives that would limit fossil fuel use and weaken local environmental protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Tags Local Government

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passed both · Michigan · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 4445: Natural resources: hunting; feeding or baiting deer; allow. Amends secs. 40102 & 40111a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40102 & 324.40111a).

House Bill 4445 proposes to allow individuals to use bait for hunting deer in Michigan during the open deer seasons. It amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by introducing a specific definition for "deer or elk baiting," which refers to depositing feed to aid in taking these animals. The bill also eliminates the requirement for the Natural Resources Commission to issue orders regulating general deer and elk feeding, and removes the associated definition from state law. This change would explicitly permit deer baiting for hunting while removing state-level regulation over general deer and elk feeding.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves regulatory requirements for deer baiting, eliminating oversight that could protect wildlife populations and habitats, weakening conservation measures under natural resources management.85% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 16, 2025

HB 4425: Corporate income tax: other; sustainable aviation fuel incentive program; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4424'25

House Bill 4425 creates the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Incentive Program in Michigan. This program aims to encourage companies to produce or blend sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) within the state by offering corporate income tax credits. The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) will administer the program, certifying SAF that meets specific criteria, including source materials, technical standards, and a minimum 50% reduction in life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional jet fuel. The bill sets an annual cap on the total amount of tax credits approved, starting at $4.5 million for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and increasing to $9 million annually thereafter.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates corporate income tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel production, directly advancing tax incentive policy under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel production, promoting renewable energy development and 50% GHG reduction targets per program criteria.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates tax credits for SAF production requiring 50% GHG reduction, directly promoting cleaner aviation fuel and reducing emissions per EGLE environmental criteria.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel production, promoting cleaner transportation infrastructure and reducing emissions in aviation sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Climate Change Airports

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