Updates in 2024:

SB0747 [LS] Appropriations: omnibus; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2024-2025 and supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2023-2024. includes $1,024,900 for Soil health/regenerative agriculture Full Time Employees – signed and enacted 7/30/2024

HB5083 [LS] Environmental protection: air pollution; low-carbon fuel standard; includes soil health considerations – in committee at adjournment

HJRS [LS] Environmental protection: pollution prevention; green initiative; provide for. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 29 to art. I. includes “Every person has an inherent and inalienable right to a clean and healthy environment, including clean water, air, and soils; balanced ecosystems; a stable climate; and the preservation of the natural, cultural, recreational, and healthful qualities of the environment. This state, including each branch, agency, and political subdivision, shall take no action that would infringe on these rights and shall protect these rights equitably for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomics, or geography.” – in committee at adjournment

Updates in 2023:

SB0275 [LS] environmental protection: air pollution and low-carbon fuel standard; includes that in developing rules, that complement and further “existing efforts by the agricultural sector to increase the adoption of practices that improve soil health and water quality.” – stalled in committee

HB4289 [LS] Appropriations: department of agriculture and rural development; appropriations for fiscal year 2023-2024; includes appropriation of $7M for SEEDSS (Solving Emerging Environmental Developments and Securing Sustainability) “The purpose of the SEEDSS program is to support the development and implementation of best farming practices and new technologies related to environmental sustainability, including measures to address the impacts of climate change. Program goals include enhancing soil and plant health, soil carbon sequestration, efficient use of water, and protection of water resources.” – passed House and Senate, returned to House 5/17/2023

SB0187 [LS] Appropriations: department of agriculture and rural development; appropriations for fiscal year 2023-2024; includes appropriation of $2M for ‘soil health and regenerative agriculture’ under environmental stewardship, and $11M one-time appropriation for Soil Health and Regenerative Agriculture Program. – bill passed in Senate and moved to House 5/9/2023 – passed as part of HB4437 [LS]

HB4437 [LS] Appropriations: department of agriculture and rural development; appropriations for fiscal year 2023-2024; includes $7 million for new agricultural climate resiliency program to promote the principles of regenerative agriculture; includes soil health – $1 million as ongoing appropriation within Pesticide and Plant Pest Management (PPPM) Division, and $6 million as one-time appropriation; includes $6 million for new soil health/regenerative agriculture program – $1 million as ongoing appropriation within PPPM with 5.0 Full-Time-Employees, and $5 million as one-time appropriation – signed by Gov. Whitmer 7/31/2023 

Updates in 2022:

None

Updates in 2021:

None