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MI HR0099

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Neyer

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expresses support for President Trump's March 20, 2025 executive order "Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production" to expedite permitting for priority mining projects

  • Highlights that the United States imports 93% of its potash from foreign countries, with 83% coming from Canada alone

  • Supports the Michigan Potash & Salt Company's mine in Osceola County, which was designated a priority mineral production project and aims to tap a 12,500-acre potash deposit

  • Notes that Michigan has large potash reserves potentially worth billions of dollars that could make the state a leading domestic supplier of potash fertilizer

  • Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the President, congressional leadership, and Michigan's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

A resolution to support President Trump’s policies that are enabling potash mining in Michigan.

Last Action

Adopted

5/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture5/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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