2026 House Bill 5690

Drains: appeals; period to appeal rulings on drain projects; modify.

A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The drain code of 1956,” by amending section 155 (MCL 280.155).

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Amends the Michigan Drain Code to extend the appeal period for drainage benefit apportionments from 10 to 60 days, clarifies the appeals process, and specifies the roles of local officials and legislative bodies in filing such appeals.

Introduced in the House

March 10, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Luke Meerman (R-89) and eight co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Doug Wozniak (R-59), Will Snyder (D-87), Tom Kunse (R-100), Jerry Neyer (R-92), Angela Witwer (D-76), Carol Glanville (D-84), Joey Andrews (D-38) and Peter Herzberg (D-25)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations