HB5502

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

Chamber Passed·6/24/26

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

Michigan HB5502 amends the state's wetland regulations by exempting specific activities from permit requirements. These activities include farming, ranching, horticulture, and silviculture operations, provided they are part of an established ongoing operation. Other exempt activities include fishing, trapping, hunting, swimming, boating, hiking, grazing, and the maintenance of certain structures and utility lines. The bill also exempts activities related to commercial sand, gravel, or mineral mining, water treatment facilities, and certain construction projects.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 58–49 · Jun 24
Current
Natural Resources And Agriculture Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

58 Yea

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49 Nay

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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

Jul 1

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Jul 1

Senate

Referred To Committee On Natural Resources And Agriculture

Jun 24

House

Read A Third Time