2018 House Bill 6472 / Public Act 518

Authorize less rigorous regulation of minor floodplain projects

Introduced in the House

Nov. 7, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Triston Cole (R-105)

To revise a law that requires a special permit to do construction on a floodplain, by requiring regulatory authorities to establish a “general permit” category for minor floodplain activities and projects that are similar in nature, have minimal potential for causing harmful interference and have only minimal adverse effects on the environment. This would allow a person to pay $50 for a general permit and proceed without having to get a project-specific permit.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Nov. 28, 2018

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 6, 2018

Passed in the House 107 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 11, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Dec. 13, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 18, 2018

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To revise a law that requires a special permit to do construction on a floodplain, by requiring regulatory authorities to establish a “general permit” category for minor floodplain activities and projects that are similar in nature, have minimal potential for causing harmful interference and have only minimal adverse effects on the environment. This would allow a person to pay $50 for a general permit and proceed without having to get a project-specific permit.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 27, 2018