SB0505

Environmental protection: hazardous products; Michigan statewide microplastics strategy; establish. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding pt. 151.

Introduced·8/14/25
Introduced Text

Michigan SB0505 mandates the development of a statewide microplastics research and monitoring plan to address microplastics in the Great Lakes.

Michigan SB0505 requires the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to develop a comprehensive statewide microplastics research and monitoring plan. This plan must assess the occurrence of microplastics in the Great Lakes, evaluate their impact on human and animal health, and identify solutions to mitigate these impacts. The plan includes strategies for research, monitoring, and policy changes, and it must be updated annually. The Department must submit a report on the plan's implementation by January 30, 2029, and adopt the plan by July 1, 2028.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Reported Favorably With Substitute S-1 3/10/2026

4 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 10

1:30 PM

Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture

Sep 9, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture

History

Mar 11

Senate

Reported Favorably With Substitute (s-1) 3/10/2026

Mar 11

Senate

Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Substitute (s-1)

Aug 14, 2025

Senate

Introduced By Senator Sue Shink