2009 Senate Bill 785

House Roll Call 485: Passed

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.

106 Yeas / 2 Nays
Democrat (65 Yeas / 0 Nays)
Republican (41 Yeas / 2 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (2)