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MI HB5115
MI HB5115Environmental protection: underground storage tanks; underground storage tank corrective action fund; modify. Amends secs. 21502, 21503, 21506a, 21506b, 21510, 21510a, 21510d, 21515, 21516, 21518, 21519, 21519a, 21521, 21524 & 21548 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.21502 et seq.) & repeals sec. 21510c of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.21510c).
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Introduced
10/23/2025
10/23/2025
In Committee
11/12/2025
11/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"by amending sections 21502, 21503, 21506a, 21506b, 21510, 21510a, 21510d, 21515, 21516, 21518, 21519, 21519a, 21521, 21524, and 21548 (MCL 324.21502, 324.21503, 324.21506a, 324.21506b, 324.21510, 324.21510a, 324.21510d, 324.21515, 324.21516, 324.21518, 324.21519, 324.21519a, 324.21521, 324.21524, and 324.21548), sections 21502, 21503, 21510, 21510a, 21515, 21516, and 21521 as amended by 2016 PA 380, sections 21506a and 21510d as amended and section 21519a as added by 2017 PA 134, and section 21506b as added and sections 21518, 21519, 21524, and 21548 as amended by 2014 PA 416; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
AI Summary
This bill amends Michigan's environmental protection laws regarding underground storage tanks, making several key changes to how releases of refined petroleum are handled and reimbursed. The bill modifies definitions, eligibility requirements, and procedures for claiming reimbursement from the underground storage tank cleanup fund. Specifically, it updates requirements for claimants seeking money for corrective actions or indemnification, expands the definition of who can submit claims, and adds more detailed restrictions on what costs can be reimbursed. The bill introduces new provisions such as a legacy release program for historic releases, changes to the board of directors governing the underground storage tank authority, and more stringent penalties for fraudulent claims. Notable changes include expanding eligibility for federally recognized tribes, clarifying claim submission timelines, adding more specific criteria for what constitutes fraud, and increasing administrative flexibility for the authority in evaluating claims. The bill aims to improve the management and oversight of underground storage tank releases while providing a more comprehensive framework for cleanup and reimbursement.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
House Rules (10:30:00 1/22/2026 Room 428, State Capitol Building) (on 01/22/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5115 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Referred to Second Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4940-7MGQ35FD.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Revised Summary for Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4940-ZXCW87V1.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-5115.htm |
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