Loading chat...

MI HB5082

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tom Kunse

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to complete wetland assessments within 60 days of receiving a property owner's request, replacing the previous "reasonable time" standard

  • Eliminates fees for wetland assessments requested by property owners or lessees, removing the department's authority to charge cost-based fees for these evaluations

  • Removes the specific fee exemption for assessments under the blueberry production assistance program, as all assessments will now be free

  • Maintains existing requirements that assessment reports identify wetland locations, describe permit requirements, and provide a 3-year binding determination if an area is found not to be wetland

Legislative Description

Natural resources: wetlands; wetland delineation regulations; provide for. Amends sec. 30321 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30321).

Natural resources: wetlands

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/26/2025

9/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources And Tourism9/26/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available