2025 House Bill 5082

Natural resources: wetlands; wetland delineation regulations; provide for.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 30321 (MCL 324.30321), as amended by 2018 PA 631.

Official record

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House Bill No. 5082 amends Michigan’s wetland assessment procedures by mandating free, timely assessments, clarifying jurisdictional criteria, and enhancing transparency for property owners.

Introduced in the House

Sept. 26, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Tom Kunse (R-100) and three co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. David Prestin (R-108), Karl Bohnak (R-109) and Timothy Beson (R-96)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism

April 29, 2026

Reported without amendment

June 24, 2026

Passed in the House 57 to 50 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

July 1, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture