2026 House Bill 6038

Environmental protection: permits; deadline for the department to require changes to an application for certain permits; provide.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 30306 (MCL 324.30306), as amended by 2018 PA 631.

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Revises Michigan's wetland permitting process by clarifying application requirements, adjusting fee structures, and limiting when the state can require changes to permit applications, contingent on the passage of related legislation.

Introduced in the House

June 3, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Jay DeBoyer (R-63) and four co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Bill Schuette (R-95), Mike Harris (R-52), Steve Frisbie (R-44) and Jason Woolford (R-50)

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

June 11, 2026

Reported with substitute H-1

June 16, 2026

Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote

June 17, 2026

Passed in the House 61 to 46 (details)

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

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

June 23, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment