HB5788

Environmental protection: landfills; public comment during landfill expansion and construction; allow. Amends secs. 1307 & 11125 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1307 & 324.11125).

Introduced·4/14/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5788 amends landfill regulations to allow public comment during landfill expansion and construction.

Michigan HB5788 amends sections 1307 and 11125 of the 1994 Public Act 451 to allow public comment during landfill expansion and construction. The bill requires the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to provide public notice, a public comment period, and a public hearing before making a final decision on an operating license application for a landfill. The public notice must identify the proposed landfill, the responsible official, the department's mailing address, and a department representative for additional information.

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History

Apr 15

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/14/2026

Apr 14

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Reggie Miller

Apr 14

House

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