2026 House Bill 5698

Environmental protection: permits; permitting structure for discharge of wash water; provide for.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 3112 (MCL 324.3112), as amended by 2018 PA 667.

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AI Analysis – Experimental

Amends Michigan's environmental protection laws to strengthen permitting and regulatory requirements for waste discharges and ballast water management, aiming to prevent water pollution and the spread of aquatic nuisance species, with implementation dependent on related legislation.

Introduced in the House

March 10, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Luke Meerman (R-89) and 14 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. David Martin (R-68), Gina Johnsen (R-78), Jay DeBoyer (R-63), Brian BeGole (R-71), Joseph Aragona (R-60), Tom Kunse (R-100), Jason Woolford (R-50), Cameron Cavitt (R-106), Greg Markkanen (R-110), Karl Bohnak (R-109), Gregory Alexander (R-98), Matt Maddock (R-51), Noah Arbit (D-20) and Joey Andrews (D-38)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism

March 11, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture