HB 6245 Summary

• Creates two new state treasury funds: the Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Fund and the Water and Sewer Infrastructure Fund to receive and invest money from any source.

• Allocates funds to specific environmental programs: $100 million each to water and drinking water revolving funds, $300 million to water/sewer infrastructure, $250 million total to lead abatement and lead-safe homes, and amounts for pollution cleanup, wetland restoration, and technical assistance programs.

• Establishes grant program requirements for recipients including demonstrated capability, compliance with state law, recent successful audits, and no prior grant revocations within 24 months.

• Requires state departments administering grants to submit annual project lists to the legislature by February 15, conduct biennial performance audits, and maintain detailed accounting of expenditures.

• Bill effectiveness is contingent on passage of HB 6243 and HB 6244, and approval of a clean Michigan initiative reauthorization question by voters at the next general election.