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MI SB0859

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/2/2024

Primary Sponsor

Michele Hoitenga

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Origin

Senate

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Extends the confidentiality period until lease expiration if an oil, gas, or mineral development lease is entered during the initial 2-year period

  • Exempts this exploration information from disclosure under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (1976 PA 442)

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Oversight5/2/2024

Full Bill Text

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