H.B. 3055 was Michigan's Environmental Protection Act, that was drafted in 1969 by Joseph L. Sax and signed into law on July 27, 1970. Anderson agreed to introduce the bill into the Michigan House in Apr. 1969, and to oversee the campaign for its passage. This bill, the first of its kind in the nation, generated wide public interest and served as a model for the Hart-McGovern Environmental Protection Bill. H.B. 3055 allowed private citizens as well as public agencies to sue the state, its agencies, corporations, or any legal entity for the protection of the environment.
From the description of Representative Thomas J. Anderson collection. (State Archive of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 41296848
Thomas J. Anderson was born Nov. 21, 1919, in St. Joseph, Mo. He served in the army in W.W. II and was a member of the U.S. Marine Corp Reserve. An engineer, he worked for the Ford Motor Co. and was also a director of the Southgate Bank. He began his political career in the 50's. As a Democrat, he was elected in 1964 to the State House representing the 28th District. He retired from the legislature in 1983. Throughout his career he served on national committees in the areas of science and technology and natural resources conservation. He was married in 1942 and his wife Margaret and he have three children.
From the description of Representative Thomas J. Anderson collection. (State Archive of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 41560332
