STATEWIDE RECYCLING GOALS - S.B. 861 (S-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS

sans-serif">Senate Bill 861 (Substitute S-1 as reported)

Sponsor: Senator Bruce Patterson

Committee: Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to establish the following goals for waste recycling volumes in the State: 30% by July 1, 2009, and 50% by July 1, 2014.

By July 1 of each year, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) would have to provide to the Legislature a report containing the previous year’s waste diversion volumes and recycling rates. In its report, the DEQ would have to use a methodology for measuring rates consistent with methodology developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a guide for state and local governments.

The bill is tie-barred to Senate Bill 721, which would impose a surcharge on land-filled solid waste, and Senate Bill 790, which would establish the Recycling Advisory Council within the DEQ.

Proposed MCL 324.17305 - Legislative Analyst: Claire Layman

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have an indeterminate fiscal impact. It would set goals for waste recycling volume. The reduction of waste disposed of at landfills in the State could result in savings, but the development and implementation of a recycling program and markets for goods made from recycled materials could create indeterminate expenses.

Date Completed: 12-15-03 - Fiscal Analyst: Jessica RunnelsFloor\sb861 - Bill Analysis @ www.senate.michigan.gov/sfa

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.