2026 House Bill 5938

Environmental protection: permits; revisions of permit applications; limit.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 30307 (MCL 324.30307), as amended by 2018 PA 631.

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Streamlines Michigan's wetland permitting process by shortening review timelines, clarifying local government roles, enhancing transparency, and establishing a process for permit modifications, contingent on related legislation.

Introduced in the House

April 30, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Rachelle Smit (R-43) and three co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Bill Schuette (R-95), Joseph Aragona (R-60) and Jay DeBoyer (R-63)

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 62 to 45 (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