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The House Appropriations: Environmental Quality Subcommittee and the
House Great Lakes and the Environment Committee will hold a joint hearing on
Tuesday at 2 p.m. on whether the state should continue the wetland protection
program. The House Regulatory Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday
at noon for a discussion on a statewide smoking ban. Senate On the floor: SB 222 – A
bill to amend the Recreational Authorities Act to include school districts. In committee: Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture
will have a hearing on the FY 09-10 budget next Wednesday (3/18) at 3:00 pm with
Subcommittee Recommendation and
Natural Resources and Environmental
Affairs will meet on Wednesday (3/18) at 1:00 pm to take up: SB 256 - A bill to
be introduced that would authorize local units of government to form storm
water utilities
House Passed: HB 4286 – A
bill to promote hunting on Department of Natural Resources controlled land. On the calendar: HB 4103 – A
bill to exempt certain certified solar, wind, or water energy conversion
devices from personal property tax. HB 4402 – A
bill to restrict the use of Lindane in the treatment of human lice. HB 4211 – A
bill to require landlord to give tenants 30-day notice of foreclosure of
property. HR 31 - A
resolution to encourage the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the
Michigan Public Service Commission to promote Project Safe Passage (limit
lights in urban building in the evening to assist bird migration). In committee: Appropriations: Environmental Quality
Subcommittee will meet on Tuesday (3/17) at 10:30 am to examine
the Executive Recommendation, FY 2009-10 budget. Appropriations: Investigations, Intergovernmental
Affairs and Oversight will meet on Thursday (3/19) at 9:00 am
to look at: - Health Care (various issues) Appropriations: Natural Resources
Subcommittee will meet on Wednesday (3/18) at 8:30 am to
begin decision making work on HB 4446
- the Executive Recommendation, FY 2009-10 budget focusing on forestry issues
and cormorant population control. Energy and Technology will
meet Tuesday (3/17) at 9:00 am to take up: HB 4521- A bill to
provide an exemption for personal property tax for wind energy systems; include
foundation, easement, and right of way in definition of personal property. Great Lakes and the Environment will
meet on Thursday (3/12) at 9:00 am for a hearing on : HR 46 - A
resolution to encourage the citizens of the state of PENDING REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE: Great Lakes and the Environment and
the Appropriations: Environmental Quality Subcommittee will
hold a joint meeting on Tuesday (3/17) at 2:00 pm or after session to take public
testimony on the future state of the Wetlands Protection Program Intergovernmental and Regional
Affairs will meet Tuesday (3/17) at noon for a presentation
by Paul Tait and Dave Burger of SEMCOG. Regulatory Affairs
will hold a hearing on Wednesday (3/18) at noon for a discussion on a statewide
smoking ban. Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and
Natural Resources will meet on Tuesday (3/17) at 10:30 am to
take up: HB 4501-02 –
Bills to modify the definition of a pistol. Urban Policy will
meet Tuesday (3/17) at 9:00 am to take up: Presentation from Paul Tait, Executive Director for the Southeast
Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) Submitted by: Michigan Environmental Council 119 Pere Marquette, Ste 2A (517) 487-9539 |