September 21, 2005, Introduced by Senators PATTERSON, CASSIS, KUIPERS, HARDIMAN, BIRKHOLZ and BROWN and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 17305.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 17305. (1) The goal for waste recycling volumes in this
state is 27% by July 1, 2009.
(2) By July 1 of each year, the department shall provide a
report to the standing committees of both houses of the legislature
with jurisdiction over matters primarily relating to natural
resources and the environment. The report shall contain both of the
following for this state for the previous year:
(a) Waste diversion volumes.
(b) Recycling rates.
(3) In reporting waste diversion and recycling rates under
this section, the department shall use a methodology for measuring
rates that is consistent with methodology developed by the United
States environmental protection agency as a guide for state and
local governments.
Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect
unless Senate Bill No. 676
of the 93rd Legislature is enacted into law.