Defend Michigan's Waters: Important bills to pass this lame duck session

Defend Michigan's Waters: Important bills to pass this lame duck session

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We have a special opportunity to defend Michigan's waters, and now is the time to act!

Here's why:

In the last two months of 2024, the Michigan legislature in Lansing will hold its so-called "lame duck" session that begins in November after the election. 

During this special session, we have the power to urge the Michigan legislature to make the right decision and protect our precious environment. We're asking you to reach our to your state senator and representative today, and raise our collective voice on the following Great Lakes priorities:

  • Pass a statewide septic code
  • Hold ...

We have a special opportunity to defend Michigan's waters, and now is the time to act!

Here's why:

In the last two months of 2024, the Michigan legislature in Lansing will hold its so-called "lame duck" session that begins in November after the election. 

During this special session, we have the power to urge the Michigan legislature to make the right decision and protect our precious environment. We're asking you to reach our to your state senator and representative today, and raise our collective voice on the following Great Lakes priorities:

  • Pass a statewide septic code
  • Hold polluters accountable for cleaning up their messes
  • Restore EGLE's rulemaking authority to safeguard our waters
  • Give local governments the option to set up stormwater utilities

"Lame duck" refers to the fact that many legislators voting in November and December are retiring or were defeated and are considered lame ducks. It's a good time to resolve thorny issues, because the lame ducks are free to vote without consequences to their re-election. 

This year's lame duck dates are tentatively planned for November 6 - December 19  for the Senate and November 7 - December 19 for the House.

 

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