2007 House Bill 4222

Levy landfill tipping tax

Introduced in the House

Feb. 7, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Terry Brown (D-84)

To authorize the distribution formula for the money collected under the $7.50 per ton landfill tipping fee (tax) proposed by House Bill 4221. Most of the money would be distributed to local governments, mostly allocated on a per-capita basis, with some exceptions. Those municipalities that provide curbside recycling programs would get more money.

Referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment

Oct. 17, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.