HB4314

Environmental protection: water pollution; removal of surface debris without a permit; allow. Amends sec. 32512 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.32512).

Chamber Passed·12/10/25

Michigan HB4314 allows removal of surface debris without a permit in certain areas.

Michigan HB4314 amends the Environmental Protection Act to allow removal of surface debris without a permit in areas between the ordinary high-water mark and the water's edge. This includes removing vegetation and debris by mechanical or manual means, provided it does not impact the lakebed. The bill specifies that these activities do not require a permit unless they involve dredging or impacting protected areas.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 87–11 · Dec 10, 2025
Current
Energy And Environment Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

87 Yea

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11 Nay

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Calendar

Nov 12, 2025

12:00 PM

House Natural Resources and Tourism

Oct 22, 2025

12:00 PM

House Natural Resources and Tourism

History

Dec 16, 2025

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Dec 16, 2025

Senate

Referred To Committee On Energy And Environment

Dec 10, 2025

House

Read A Third Time