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MI HB5699

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gina Johnsen

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows farm operations to discharge cooling water, wash water, or other wastewater without an environmental permit if discharging no more than 100,000 gallons per year and meeting specific conditions
  • Prohibits permit-free discharges that contain hazardous waste, sanitary sewage (with exceptions), or are released into surface water
  • Requires discharges to not damage groundwater quality or affect protected uses including public health, drinking water, agriculture, and wildlife
  • Mandates wastewater storage in watertight or properly lined vessels, application only on vegetated land, rotation of application areas, and setbacks of at least 100 feet from property boundaries and 75 feet from water wells
  • Requires record-keeping of discharge dates, volumes, and locations; takes effect only if HB 5698 is also enacted into law

Legislative Description

Environmental protection: permits; permits for the discharge of wash water; modify. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 3116a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5698'26

Environmental protection: permits

Last Action

Per Rule 40 Referred To Committee On Agriculture

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture3/11/2026
Natural Resources And Tourism3/10/2026

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