Dear friends and advocates,

 Recently, I have received a number of questions regarding environmental justice bills that I have introduced during my tenure as State Representative. I make every effort to engage with our community and seek your input on legislation.

 Please know that no bill until the final passage is FINAL.  Any changes or recommendations are very much welcomed.  The bills can be amended during committee and on the House Floor.  I have always had, and continue to have, an open-door policy with regard to communicating with our community.

 Below please find a list of environmental justice bills I have introduced this term.  

·       HB 4278 - eliminate environmental hazards before building a school or acquiring a site for a school--this is a good chance of passing with your help! http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(4piofq45vnxi3ae1hzwqh345))/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&objectname=2013-HB-4278&query=on

 

·       HB 4279 & HB 4280 - create littering informants reward http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(4piofq45vnxi3ae1hzwqh345))/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&objectname=2013-HB-4279&query=on, http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(4piofq45vnxi3ae1hzwqh345))/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&objectname=2013-HB-4280&query=on

 

·       HB 4497 - require impact study for issuance of air quality permits in certain locations under certain circumstances (pdf attached.) I welcome any changes.  http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(4piofq45vnxi3ae1hzwqh345))/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&objectname=2013-HB-4497&query=on

 

·       HB 4498 - authorize department of environmental quality personnel to issue state civil infraction citations for diesel pollution.  Very important to our community that has a high number of truck traffic http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(4piofq45vnxi3ae1hzwqh345))/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&objectname=2013-HB-4498&query=on 

 

·       HB 4499 - reduce diesel emissions http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(4piofq45vnxi3ae1hzwqh345))/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&objectname=2013-HB-4499&query=on

 

·       HB 4555 & HB 4556 - establish mining blasting standards & sentencing guidelines (Salt Mine blasting issue) http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(xceyaa45icnpl055uzqztwir))/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&objectname=2013-HB-4555&query=on http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(xceyaa45icnpl055uzqztwir))/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&objectname=2013-HB-4556&query=on

 

·       HB 4820 - require containment of pet coke piles http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(xceyaa45icnpl055uzqztwir))/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&objectname=2013-HB-4820&query=on

 

·       HB 4902 - create presumption of liability for contamination of groundwater caused by chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing process http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(xceyaa45icnpl055uzqztwir))/mileg.aspx?page=getobject&objectname=2013-HB-4902&query=on

 

I am always happy to hear your suggestions for changes to any bill I have introduced. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office at (517) 373-0823 in Lansing, at (313) 841-2240, or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Best,

 

Rashida

 
Tlaib