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February 4, 2013

Legislation is scheduled for action in the Senate that restricts the ability of the Department of Natural Resources to consider “biodiversity” when managing state forest lands. SB 78 would amend the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (Act 451 of 1994).
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Promoting Clean Energy
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SB 763 Expand Ability for Municipalities to Establish Renewable Energy Systems

Expands the powers of a county department of public works to include acquiring or establishing renewable energy systems (Support).

Click here to visit the Senate Energy and Technology Committee analysis on this bill.

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Safeguarding Public Health
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HB 4685/4686: Increases Vulnerable Roadway User Protections

Increases the penalties given to motor vehicle users who injure vulnerable roadway users (Bicyclists,Pedestrians, etc) to help protect and encourage the use of non-motorized transportation on Michigan’s roadways (Support).

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Protecting Michigan's Waters
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SB 168: Exempt Wetland Protection

Exempts county road commissions from the wetland protection act. (oppose)

Click here to visit the Senate Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes Committee website to follow testimony given regarding this bill.

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Developing Sustainable Communities
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HB 4265/4266: Yard Waste Ban

Would allow yard clipping to be sent to a landfill instead of being sent to a composting facility. (oppose)

Click here to visit the House Energy and Technology Committee website to follow testimony given regarding this bill.

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Fighting For Environmental Justice
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HB 5660: Exclude Pouch Beverage Containers from the Bottle Return Bill

Excludes pouch style beverage containers from the Bottle Bill, which requires a 10 cent deposit on certain beverage containers, eliminating the incentive to properly recycle and reduce litter of pouch beverage containers.

Click here to visit the House Regulatory Reform Committee legislative analysis on this bill.

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Advancing Transportation Solutions
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SB:909-917 Create a Regional Transit Authority in Southeast Michigan

This package of bills supports the creation of a public transit system in southeast Michigan that includes, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties which will reduce air emissions and allow for federal funding of transit projects(Support).

Click here to visit the Senate Transportation Committee legislative analysis on these bills.

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