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MI SB0859
Bill
Status
5/2/2024
Primary Sponsor
Michele Hoitenga
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AI Summary
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Creates a 2-year confidentiality exemption for information on oil, gas, or mineral deposits obtained by private persons during authorized exploration on department of natural resources land
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Extends the confidentiality period until lease expiration if an oil, gas, or mineral development lease is entered during the initial 2-year period
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Exempts this exploration information from disclosure under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (1976 PA 442)
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Modifies MCL 324.61508 to make public records disclosures subject to the new section 503d confidentiality provision
Legislative Description
Civil rights: public records; certain information obtained on DNR land concerning oil, gas, and mineral deposits; exempt from disclosure under freedom of information act. Amends sec. 61508 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.61508) & adds sec. 503d.
Civil rights: public records
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Oversight
5/2/2024