Introduced
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To not return the wetland regulation permit program to the federal government, as proposed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm as a cost saving measure. Michigan is one of just two states that have been delegated by Washington to manage and enforce federal wetland regulations. The bill would make various revisions streamlining the way the regulations are adminitered, and also authorize clearing vegetation from certain Great Lakes beaches.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details, and also requires department actions that would facilitate cranberry bog cultivation within the constraints of these regulations.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 21 to 16 (details)
To not return the wetland regulation permit program to the federal government, as proposed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm as a cost saving measure. Michigan is one of just two states that have been delegated by Washington to manage and enforce federal wetland regulations. The bill would make various revisions prohibiting regulations from exceeding federal definitiions, streamlining their administration, and also authorizing clearing vegetation from certain Great Lakes beaches.
Referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment
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 of the proposed regulation changes, and funding sources. This was subsequently superseded by another substitute with more detail changes.
The substitute failed by voice vote
Substitute offered
by
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details of the proposed regulation changes, and funding sources.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 106 to 2 (details)
To not return the wetland regulation permit program to the federal government, as proposed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm as a cost saving measure. Michigan is one of just two states that have been delegated by Washington to manage and enforce federal wetland regulations. The bill would make various revisions prohibiting regulations from exceeding federal definitiions, streamlining their administration, and more. See also House Bill 5463.
Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
