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MI SCR0020
Concurrent Resolution
Status
7/16/2014
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Casperson
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AI Summary
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Opposes the EPA's final direct rule issued July 2, 2014, allowing the agency to conduct administrative wage garnishment of private citizens' non-federal wages without a court order, effective September 2, 2014.
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Expresses concern that the EPA has a history of regulatory overreach, issuing substantial daily fines against citizens for activities later determined to be legal, potentially causing significant financial harm to families.
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Objects to administrative wage garnishment procedures that allow the EPA to control hearing processes, select hearing officers, determine hearing locations, and decide whether individuals can present oral defenses, while placing the burden of proof on individuals rather than the agency.
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Directs transmission of the resolution to the EPA Administrator and Michigan's congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution to oppose the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to garnish wages without a court order.
Environmental Protection Agency
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Natural Resources, Environment And Great Lakes
10/22/2014