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MI HB5690

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Luke Meerman

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Extends the appeal period for drainage district benefit apportionments from 10 days to 60 days after the day of review
  • Allows landowners, cities, townships, villages, and counties controlling highways in a drainage district to appeal to probate court for appointment of a review board
  • Requires appellants to file both a notice of appeal and a bond with the probate court simultaneously, with the bond amount set by the probate judge
  • Authorizes county road commissioners, mayors, supervisors, and village presidents to file appeals on behalf of their respective governmental units when authorized by the appropriate legislative body
  • Limits the probate court to appointing only one review board per appeal

Legislative Description

Drains: appeals; period to appeal rulings on drain projects; modify. Amends sec. 155 of 1956 PA 40 (MCL 280.155).

Drains: appeals

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/10/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Operations3/10/2026

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