A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 32705, 32708a, 32713, and 32723 (MCL 324.32705, 324.32708a, 324.32713, and 324.32723), sections 32705 and 32723 as amended by 2008 PA 180, section 32708a as amended by 2008 PA 182, and section 32713 as amended by 2008 PA 186, and by adding section 32723a.
Updates Michigan's water withdrawal laws by introducing new permits and reporting requirements for large consumptive users, enhancing conservation standards, and increasing public transparency and enforcement to protect water resources.
Co-sponsored by Sens.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment