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April 21, 1998
The MI Supreme Court restores citizen oversight under the Environmental Protection Act, reversing a lower
court decision that said citizens could only file lawsuits affecting rare natural resources.
May 11, 1998
A federal district court judge in Detroit dismisses Michigan Peat's "takings" lawsuit against the EPA.
May 27, 1998
Responding to growing public concern about the health risks from hydrogen sulfide, Gov. Engler asks the MI
Environmental Science Board to recommend alevel of exposure that can be considered safe.
May 28, 1998
State representatives Bill Bobier and Howard Wetters introduce Farmland Trust Fund bills topurchase
development rights to farmland.
June 16, 1998
Rep. David Anthony introduces legislation to protect watersheds from the effects of oil and gas drilling by
requiring state regulators and the industry to work with citizens and local governments.
July 2, 1998
The Legislature increases the Governor's "Clean Michigan" bond proposal to $675 million. The additions are
for water quality monitoring, local parks, pollution prevention, and protection against lead hazards.
July 28, 1998
Gov. Engler signs six bills to strengthen public oversight of the oil and gas industry. They are the first laws to
reform energy development policy in nearly two decades.
Nov. 3, 1998
Voters will elect a governor, legislators, and decide on the "Clean Michigan" bond. G
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