Introduced
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To allow counties to change the name of the Drain Commission office to the to “water resources commissioner,” and allow a county commission to increase the amount of the performance bond it may require the drain commissioner to post, from $5,000 to $100,000.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that would allow the name change if the drain commission is also tasked with functions other than acting as a drain commissioner.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To allow the name change if the drain commission is also tasked with operating sewers, lake level and soil erosion enforcement, and facilitating compliance with federal Clean Water Act mandates.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 73 to 31 (details)
To allow counties to change the name of the Drain Commission office to the to “water resources commissioner,” if the drain commission is also tasked with operating sewers, lake level and soil erosion enforcement, and facilitating compliance with federal Clean Water Act mandates. The bill would also allow a county commission to increase the amount of the performance bond it may require the drain commissioner to post, from $5,000 to $100,000.
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that also allows a county to appoint a temporary drain commissioner if the regular one becomes ill or os otherwise unable to perform the functions of the office.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To establish procedures for appointing a temporary drain commissioner that require the county clerk, chief probate judge and prosecuting attorney to pick the individual, and the county board of commissioners to approve the choice.
Consideration postponed
Withdrawn
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To withdraw the first Brater amendment.
Amendment offered
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To establish the duties and conditions for an individual appointed to be a temporary drain commissioner.
Consideration postponed
Withdrawn
To withdraw the previous Brater amendment, which was replaced by a similar one with minor modifications.
Amendment offered
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To establish the duties and conditions for an individual appointed to be a temporary drain commissioner.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To allow counties to change the name of the Drain Commission office to the to “water resources commissioner,” if the drain commission is also tasked with operating sewers, lake level and soil erosion enforcement, and facilitating compliance with federal Clean Water Act mandates. The bill would also allow a county commission to increase the amount of the performance bond it may require the drain commissioner to post, from $5,000 to $100,000. The bill would also allow a county to appoint a temporary drain commissioner if the regular one becomes ill or is otherwise unable to perform the functions of the office.
Passed in the House 85 to 25 (details)
