HB 6010 Summary

• Reduces the minimum wetland size subject to state regulation from 5 acres to 4 acres for isolated wetlands not contiguous to Great Lakes, inland lakes, ponds, rivers, or streams.

• Allows local units of government to regulate wetlands smaller than 4 acres through ordinance, with compliance requirements for wetlands under 2 acres.

• Modifies wetland permit application procedures to specify local government may approve permits "with modifications" in addition to outright approval or denial, and clarifies language regarding permit deemed approved if not acted upon within 90 days.

• Changes references from "the state" to "this state" and updates capitalization of "Army Corps of Engineers" and "Army Corps of Engineers" throughout the statute.

• Establishes an effective date of 90 days after enactment.