The Michigan House Appropriations Subcommittee, charged with budgeting the state’s conservation and environmental protection programs, today approved two plans that make critical investments in drinking water protections, natural resource management and environmental protections, said subcommittee chair state Rep. Sue Allor.

“My top priority is to continue to fight for Michigan families and protect those affected by PFAS contamination in the state—that is what this budget plan does,” Allor said. “At the same time, we must make sure the federal government is doing its fair share to clean up the contaminated sites it created in numerous Michigan communities. I will continue to fight to hold responsible parties accountable.”

The plans, House Bills 4233 and 4241, ensure proper environmental protection across the board, by ensuring environmental remediation and associated costs are covered without raising taxes. It also sets aside funds to ensure that families hit the hardest by PFAS are connected to a permanent, clean water source and to continue key research on how PFAS impacts our state’s ecosystems.

“How to best maximize our state’s resources to protect our natural resources and environment is a process and this plan represents a significant step in that process,” Allor said. “I am confident these proposals represent an efficient use of existing dollars, while driving value to the programs that matter the most to Michigan families.”

The bills next move to the full House Appropriations Committee for further consideration.