Bill Text: MI HR0146 | 2017-2018 | 99th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: A resolution to declare September 18-22, 2017, as SepticSmart Week in the state of Michigan.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-09-14 - Adopted [HR0146 Detail]

Download: Michigan-2017-HR0146-Enrolled.html

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            Reps. Lower, Brinks, Gay-Dagnogo, Greig, Jones, Kelly, Lasinski, Marino, Maturen, Sabo and Sneller offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 146.

            A resolution to declare September 18-22, 2017, as SepticSmart Week in the state of Michigan.

            Whereas, Proper septic system use and routine care are vital to protecting public health, preserving our highly valued ground water, lakes, streams and waterways, and avoiding costly repairs that can result from neglect; and

            Whereas, Over 1.3 million septic systems in Michigan treat wastewater from homes and businesses; and

            Whereas, Wastewater professionals in the state of Michigan use their expertise in the design, installation, maintenance, and regulation of septic systems; and

            Whereas, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's SepticSmart program used by Michigan health officials educates homeowners about the need for proper septic system use and routine maintenance; and

            Whereas, Residents and the environment of Michigan greatly benefit from properly designed, installed, operated, and maintained septic systems; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare September 18-22, 2017, as Septic Start Week in Michigan.