HB5536

Natural resources: wetlands; definition of wetland; update. Amends secs. 30301, 30307 & 30308 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30301 et seq.).

Chamber Passed·6/4/26

Michigan HB5536 updates the definition of wetlands and related terms in state law.

Michigan HB5536 amends sections of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to update the definition of wetlands and related terms. It specifies that a wetland is a land or water feature saturated by water long enough to support wetland vegetation or aquatic life. The bill also defines terms such as "hydric soil," "rare and imperiled wetland," and "wetland functions and services." It mandates that the Department of Natural Resources update the list of rare and imperiled wetlands every five years.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 57–51 · Jun 4
Current
Natural Resources And Agriculture Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
17
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

57 Yea

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51 Nay

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Calendar

May 21

10:30 AM

House Rules

May 14

10:30 AM

House Rules

History

Jun 10

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Jun 10

Senate

Referred To Committee On Natural Resources And Agriculture

Jun 4

House

Read A Third Time