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Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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9/08 | SB 47 | Increases the Spending Cap on the Geologic Energy Management Division Account for Abandoned Oil Wells | Bill Passed - House (52 - 21) |
6/25 | S J Res 14 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review" | Joint Resolution Passed - House (229 - 191) |
6/03 | LD 99 | Requires the PERS to Divest from Fossil Fuel Related Investments | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (80 - 57) |
5/06 | HB 201 | Prohibits Local Governments from limiting use of Natural Gas | Bill Passed - House (65 - 32) |
4/20 | HB 4272 | Exempts Michigan Made Gas Cans from Federal Regulations | Bill Passed - House (75 - 34) |
3/15 | HJR 12 | Alleges the Federal Government Should Cancel its Land Leasing Moratorium | Bill Passed - House (35 - 3) |