2026 House Bill 5699

Environmental protection: permits; permits for the discharge of wash water; modify.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 3116a.

Official record

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. Gina Johnsen (R-78) and 15 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. David Martin (R-68), Luke Meerman (R-89), Jay DeBoyer (R-63), Brian BeGole (R-71), Doug Wozniak (R-59), 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