2025 Senate Bill 711

Environmental protection: water pollution; water resources protection; modify.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 3103 (MCL 324.3103), as amended by 2005 PA 33.

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Senate Bill No. 711 restores and clarifies the Michigan environmental department’s authority to promulgate rules for water resource protection and pollution control, aligning state law with federal requirements and supporting comprehensive water quality management.

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 13, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Sue Shink (D-14) and three co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-3), Erika Geiss (D-1) and Dayna Polehanki (D-5)

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment