2026 House Bill 5693

Drains: drain commissioners; performance audits of the operations of the drain commissioner's office; provide for.

A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The drain code of 1956,” (MCL 280.1 to 280.630) by adding section 31b.

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Requires biennial independent audits of county drain commissioners' offices in Michigan to improve transparency and accountability, with costs shared between counties and municipalities when applicable.

Introduced in the House

March 10, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Angela Witwer (D-76) and six co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Tom Kunse (R-100), Carol Glanville (D-84), Joey Andrews (D-38), Julie Brixie (D-73), Will Snyder (D-87) and Peter Herzberg (D-25)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations