HB5695

Drains: drain commissioners; oversight of certain projects; provide for. Amends secs. 73 & 125 of 1956 PA 40 (MCL 280.73 & 280.125).

Introduced·3/10/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5695 amends procedures for drain commissioners overseeing certain projects.

Michigan HB5695 amends sections 73 and 125 of the 1956 Public Acts to revise procedures for drain commissioners overseeing certain projects. It mandates that drain commissioners secure plans, specifications, and cost estimates from professional engineers for proposed drains. If the cost estimate is $75,000 or greater, the drain commissioner must provide these details to the county board of commissioners. County road commissions must review these documents and make recommendations on the cost reasonableness. Drain commissioners must consider these recommendations.

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History

Mar 11

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/10/2026

Mar 10

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Tom Kunse

Mar 10

House

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