HB5502

Natural resources: wetlands; regulation of wetlands; modify. Amend sec. 30305 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30305).

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5502 modifies wetland regulations to exempt certain activities from permit requirements.

Michigan HB5502 amends the state's wetland regulations to exempt specific activities from permit requirements. These include farming, ranching, horticulture, and silviculture operations, as well as the maintenance of certain drains and utility lines. The bill also exempts activities related to commercial sand, gravel, or mineral mining, provided the area was not a wetland before excavation. The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy must prove that a wetland was incidentally created to enforce regulations.

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Calendar

Apr 29

12:00 PM

House Natural Resources and Tourism

Apr 22

12:00 PM

House Natural Resources and Tourism

History

Apr 29

House

Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment

Apr 29

House

Referred To Second Reading

Feb 10

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/05/2026