2026 House Bill 5692

Drains: other; requirement to provide landowners with preliminary cost estimates; provide for.

A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The drain code of 1956,” by amending sections 73 and 125 (MCL 280.73 and 280.125).

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Amends the Michigan Drain Code to require timely notification and cost transparency to freeholders regarding proposed drains, allowing them a defined period to withdraw support and thereby increasing public participation and oversight in drainage district decisions.

Introduced in the House

March 10, 2026

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

Co-sponsored by Reps. 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