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MI HB4257
Bill
Status
6/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jerry Neyer
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AI Summary
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Defines "anaerobic digestion" as the controlled use of microorganisms to break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen, producing biogas and another product
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Adds new definition for "anaerobic digester digestate" (or "digestate") as the product remaining after anaerobic digestion is complete, whether or not liquid and solid portions have been separated
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Updates the definition of "anaerobic digester" to reference the new anaerobic digestion definition rather than describing the process within the term itself
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Adds digestate to section 11555(6) and creates new section 11568(8) as exceptions to the "disposal area" definition
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Requires House Bill No. 4265 to be enacted for this amendatory act to take effect (tie bar provision)
Legislative Description
Environmental protection: solid waste; anaerobic digestion and digestate; define. Amends secs. 11502 & 11503 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.11502 & 324.11503). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4265'25
Environmental protection: solid waste
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Energy And Environment
6/17/2025