2026 House Bill 5761

Agriculture: fertilizer; registration and tonnage fees for composting; eliminate.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 8505 and 8506 (MCL 324.8505 and 324.8506), as amended by 2015 PA 118.

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House Bills 5761-63 updates Michigan's regulatory and fee structures for specialty fertilizers and soil conditioners, increasing registration and licensing fees, revising reporting requirements, and introducing new volume-based fees.

Introduced in the House

March 19, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Jennifer Wortz (R-35) and three co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Tom Kunse (R-100), Timothy Beson (R-96) and Angela Witwer (D-76)

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

July 2, 2026

Discharged from committee

Substitute H-4 offered by Rep. Ann Bollin (R-49)

The substitute passed by voice vote