HB5707

Environmental protection: permits; exemption to permitting requirements for construction of certain residential ponds; provide for. Amends secs. 30103 & 30305 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30103 & 324.30305).

Chamber Passed·6/24/26

Michigan HB5707 exempts certain residential ponds from permitting requirements if they are less than 1 acre and for noncommercial use.

Michigan HB5707 amends sections 30103 and 30305 of the Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to exempt the construction and maintenance of certain residential ponds from permitting requirements. This exemption applies to ponds that are less than 1 acre in total surface area and are intended for noncommercial, residential use. The bill also includes provisions for the maintenance of agricultural drains and other activities that do not require a permit under specific conditions.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 63–44 · Jun 24
Current
Energy And Environment Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
22
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

63 Yea

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44 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 11

10:30 AM

House Rules

Jun 4

10:30 AM

House Rules

History

Jul 1

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Jul 1

Senate

Referred To Committee On Energy And Environment

Jun 24

House

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