2025 House Bill 4385

Natural resources: shorelands; temporary erosion control structures; authorize without permit during high water levels.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 32312, 32312a, and 32510 (MCL 324.32312, 324.32312a, and 324.32510), section 32312 as amended by 2021 PA 91, section 32312a as added by 1997 PA 126, and section 32510 as added by 1995 PA 59, and by adding section 32510a.

Official record

AI Analysis – Experimental

Amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to regulate high-risk areas, set permit fees, and allow certain soft erosion control structures without permits under specific conditions, prioritizing landowner rights and detailing penalties for violations.

Introduced in the House

April 23, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Joey Andrews (D-38) and 15 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Alicia St. Germaine (R-62), Bradley Slagh (R-85), Jason Morgan (D-23), Julie Rogers (D-41), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Carol Glanville (D-84), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Denise Mentzer (D-61), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), John Fitzgerald (D-83), Mai Xiong (D-13), Noah Arbit (D-20), Will Snyder (D-87), Mike McFall (D-14) and Brenda Carter (D-53)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism

June 25, 2025

Reported with substitute H-2

Referred to the Committee on Rules