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HB 6071

Environmental protection: funding; clean Michigan 2 initiative funds; provide for distribution and allocation. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding pt. 198.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Noah Arbit and 11 co-sponsors

HB 6071 establishes Michigan's Clean Michigan 2 environmental funding initiative with new distribution and allocation procedures for statewide environmental protection projects.

bill electronically reproduced 11/12/2024
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Legislative bill overview

HB 6071 amends Michigan's environmental protection law to establish a new "Clean Michigan 2" initiative that creates funding mechanisms and distribution procedures for environmental protection projects. The bill adds Part 198 to the 1994 Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, setting up a framework for how environmental funds will be allocated across the state.

Why is this important

Environmental funding mechanisms directly affect water quality, soil remediation, pollution control, and ecosystem restoration projects across Michigan. The distribution and allocation structure determines which communities and environmental priorities receive resources, influencing public health outcomes and economic development in affected regions.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source clarity: The bill text doesn't specify where Clean Michigan 2 revenue originates (bonds, appropriations, fees, taxes), which affects whether costs fall on general taxpayers, specific industries, or dedicated sources
  • Geographic equity: Distribution formulas could favor certain regions over others; communities with greater political representation or existing infrastructure may receive disproportionate benefits
  • Implementation scope: Without seeing the full statute language, it's unclear what environmental projects qualify (remediation, prevention, conservation, infrastructure), potentially creating conflicts over priority-setting and oversight authority

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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