MI HB6023

Changes definition of "refined petroleum" from specific product list to "any liquid subject to the regulatory fee," simplifying the scope of covered substances.

Replaces term "owner or operator" with "claimant" throughout the statute and adds new definition of "claimant" as a person to whom an approved claim is assigned or transferred, allowing claims to be transferred to subsequent property owners.

Modifies claim filing requirements to allow claims within 24 months of confirmed release reporting and restructures how subsequent releases at the same location are handled, replacing the prior system with new procedures for additional release coverage and subsequent claims.

Increases administrative cost cap from 7% to 12% of fund's projected revenues and adds extensive list of ineligible reimbursement costs including tank testing, certain soil disposal exceeding 1,500 tons, consultant markups, and costs incurred after closure.

Increases department name to "department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy" and modifies board composition to include "qualified underground storage tank consultants" instead of general business association representative.