2006 House Bill 6164 / Public Act 430

Revise wetland improvement permit application procedures

Introduced in the House

June 8, 2006

Introduced by Rep. John Pastor (R-19)

To allow local governments to waive their right to comment on a property owner's application for a permit to undertake an improvement on a parcel that contains some wetland.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment

June 29, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

July 26, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Sept. 14, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 20, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To allow local governments to waive their right to comment on a property owner's application for a permit to undertake an improvement on a parcel that contains some wetland.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Oct. 3, 2006