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MI SB0761
Bill
Status
12/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rosemary Bayer
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AI Summary
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Adds a new requirement that water withdrawal permits cannot exceed 2,000,000 gallons per day for consumptive use, creating a cap on large-scale water withdrawals in Michigan
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Maintains existing permit requirements for withdrawals over 2,000,000 gallons per day for common distribution systems, zone C withdrawals over 1,000,000 gallons per day, and intrabasin transfers over 100,000 gallons per day
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Requires applicants to self-certify compliance with environmentally sound and economically feasible water conservation measures developed by their sector or specific to their withdrawal
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Allows the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to revoke permits if clear and convincing scientific evidence shows the withdrawal is causing adverse resource impacts
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Bill is contingent on passage of Senate Bill 763 and one additional related bill to take effect
Legislative Description
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
Natural resources: Great Lakes
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Energy And Environment
12/18/2025