SB0761

Water supply: conservation; limits on water withdrawals under part 327 of the natural resources and environmental protection act; amend. Amends sec. 32723 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.32723). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0763'25

Introduced·12/18/25
Introduced Text

Amends water withdrawal permit requirements under Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act.

The bill amends Section 32723 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to modify the conditions for obtaining a water withdrawal permit. It specifies that certain water withdrawals, such as those exceeding 2,000,000 gallons per day, require a permit. The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy must evaluate applications within 120 days and consider factors like hydrological conditions and potential adverse resource impacts. The bill also outlines exceptions, such as withdrawals by community supplies under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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History

Dec 18, 2025

Senate

Introduced By Senator Rosemary Bayer

Dec 18, 2025

Senate

Referred To Committee On Energy And Environment