SB0396

Environmental protection: air pollution; regulation of carbon sequestration; provide for. Amends secs. 502 & 1301 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.502 & 324.1301); adds sec. 52509 & subch. 6 to ch. 3 of art. III. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0394'25, SB 0395'25

Chamber Passed·9/4/25

Michigan SB0396 regulates carbon sequestration projects, including permitting, fees, and liability.

Michigan SB0396 amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to regulate carbon sequestration projects. The bill establishes a permit process for carbon sequestration projects, including fees and conditions. It creates funds for community benefits, long-term remediation, and first responders. The state assumes liability for carbon sequestration projects upon issuance of a certificate of project completion. The bill also outlines procedures for unitization of carbon sequestration projects and sets forth penalties for violations.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 29–7 · Sep 4, 2025
Current
Energy Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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7 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Sep 3, 2025

9:15 AM

Senate Energy and Environment

Jun 12, 2025

1:30 PM

Senate Energy and Environment

History

Sep 4, 2025

Senate

Amendment(s) Defeated

Sep 4, 2025

Senate

Passed Roll Call # 221 Yeas 29 Nays 7 Excused 0 Not Voting 1

Sep 4, 2025

House

Received On 09/04/2025