2026 House Bill 5937

Environmental protection: permits; approval process for certain permits; modify.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 1301, 1305, 1307, 3112, and 30307 (MCL 324.1301, 324.1305, 324.1307, 324.3112, and 324.30307), section 1301 as amended by 2018 PA 451, section 1305 as amended by 2011 PA 246, sections 1307 and 30307 as amended by 2018 PA 631, and section 3112 as amended by 2018 PA 667.

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Expedites environmental permitting processes, strengthens water quality and invasive species protections for vessels, and clarifies administrative procedures to enhance Michigan's environmental regulatory framework.

Introduced in the House

April 30, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Joseph Aragona (R-60) and three co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Bill Schuette (R-95), Jay DeBoyer (R-63) and Rachelle Smit (R-43)

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

June 11, 2026

Reported with substitute H-1

Referred to the Committee on Rules

June 25, 2026

Reported with substitute H-1

Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote

Passed in the House 58 to 49 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

July 1, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment