HB5937

Environmental protection: permits; approval process for certain permits; modify. Amends secs. 1301, 1305, 1307, 3112 & 30307 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1301 et seq.).

Chamber Passed·6/25/26

Michigan HB5937 modifies permit approval processes and timelines for various environmental permits.

Michigan HB5937 amends sections of the Michigan Environmental Protection Act to modify the approval processes and timelines for various environmental permits. The bill sets specific deadlines for the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to approve or deny permit applications, with different timelines for different types of permits. For instance, it mandates a 120-day period for permits related to solid waste disposal and a 150-day period for endangered species permits.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 6–0 · Jun 25
Current
Energy And Environment Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

58 Yea

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49 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 25

10:30 AM

House Rules

Jun 18

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 25

House

Reported With Recommendation With Substitute (h-1)