2026 House Bill 5842

Environmental protection: groundwater contamination; annual appropriation for certain geological survey work; direct legislature to make.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 60108 (MCL 324.60108), as amended by 2011 PA 167.

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Mandates stable annual funding for the Michigan Geological Survey at or above 2025 levels, ensuring continued support for its statewide geological and environmental responsibilities.

Introduced in the House

April 21, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Julie Rogers (D-41) and six co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Samantha Steckloff (D-19), Matt Longjohn (D-40), Julie Brixie (D-73), Joey Andrews (D-38), Carol Glanville (D-84) and Donavan McKinney (D-11)

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations