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MI HB4940

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Laurie Pohutsky

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Modifies the Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund by increasing the administrative cost cap from 7% to 12% of projected revenues and restructuring deductible amounts to $2,000 for a first claim, $10,000 for a second claim, and $20,000 for third or subsequent claims at a facility

  • Establishes a $1,000,000 claim limit per claim and a $2,000,000 claim period aggregate limit for all claims approved for a claimant or affiliate during a claim period (October 1 through September 30)

  • Requires confirmed releases to be reported within 24 hours and claims to be filed within 24 months of reporting, with work invoices submitted within 365 days after completion of services

  • Expands eligibility to include federally recognized tribes with underground storage tanks in compliance with federal registration and financial responsibility requirements

  • Adds detailed list of ineligible costs for reimbursement including punitive damages, litigation costs, administrative costs, insurance premiums, and corrective actions exceeding what is necessary for restricted closure, while also setting a 180-day deadline for legacy release program work invoice submissions

Legislative Description

Environmental protection: underground storage tanks; underground storage tank corrective action fund; modify. Amends secs. 21502, 21503, 21506a, 21506b, 21510, 21510a, 21510d, 21515, 21516, 21518, 21519, 21519a, 21521, 21524 & 21548 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.21502 et seq.) & repeals sec. 21510c of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.21510c).

Environmental protection: underground storage tanks

Last Action

Recommendation Concurred In

11/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources And Tourism9/11/2025

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