2009 Senate Bill 785 / Public Act 120

Retain wetland regulation at state level

Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 27, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Patricia Birkholz (R-24)

To not return the wetland regulation permit program to the federal government, as proposed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm as a cost saving measure. Michigan is one of just two states that have been delegated by Washington to manage and enforce federal wetland regulations. The bill would make various revisions streamlining the way the regulations are adminitered, and also authorize clearing vegetation from certain Great Lakes beaches.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Sept. 17, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 24, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details, and also requires department actions that would facilitate cranberry bog cultivation within the constraints of these regulations.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 21 to 16 (details)

To not return the wetland regulation permit program to the federal government, as proposed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm as a cost saving measure. Michigan is one of just two states that have been delegated by Washington to manage and enforce federal wetland regulations. The bill would make various revisions prohibiting regulations from exceeding federal definitiions, streamlining their administration, and also authorizing clearing vegetation from certain Great Lakes beaches.

Received in the House

Sept. 24, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment

Sept. 25, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 1, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details of the proposed regulation changes, and funding sources. This was subsequently superseded by another substitute with more detail changes.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Rebekah Warren (D-53)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details of the proposed regulation changes, and funding sources.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 2 (details)

To not return the wetland regulation permit program to the federal government, as proposed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm as a cost saving measure. Michigan is one of just two states that have been delegated by Washington to manage and enforce federal wetland regulations. The bill would make various revisions prohibiting regulations from exceeding federal definitiions, streamlining their administration, and more. See also House Bill 5463.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 1, 2009

Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Oct. 15, 2009