HB5936

Environmental protection: permits; refund of permit fees in the case of delayed decisions; provide for. Amends sec. 1307 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1307).

Introduced·4/30/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5936 amends permit processing deadlines and establishes a refund policy for delayed decisions.

Michigan HB5936 amends the Michigan Environmental Protection Act to revise permit processing deadlines and establish a refund policy for delayed decisions. The bill mandates that the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy must approve or deny permit applications by the processing deadline. If the department fails to meet this deadline, it must pay the applicant a refund equal to 15% of the application fee or the first periodic fee for the permit. The bill also specifies that the processing period is tolled when a permit applicant petitions for a hearing.

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Calendar

Jun 4

9:00 AM

House Regulatory Reform

History

May 12

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/30/2026

Apr 30

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Mike Harris

Apr 30

House

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