2018 House Bill 5854 / Public Act 561

Authorize a new wetland program

Introduced in the House

April 24, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Gary Howell (R-82)

To require state environmental officials to develop a voluntary wetland restoration program that would authorize projects in coordination with state, federal, tribal, and nongovernmental groups specializing in wetland restoration and conservation.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

May 23, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 12, 2018

Passed in the House 65 to 44 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 12, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Dec. 13, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 18, 2018

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To require state environmental officials to develop a voluntary wetland restoration program that would authorize projects in coordination with state, federal, tribal, and nongovernmental groups specializing in wetland restoration and conservation.

Received in the House

Dec. 20, 2018

Dec. 21, 2018

Passed in the House 67 to 40 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 27, 2018