2023 House Bill 5205

Environmental protection: water pollution; water resources protection; modify.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 3103 (MCL 324.3103), as amended by 2005 PA 33.

AI Analysis – Experimental

Aims to enhance the Department's responsibilities in protecting and conserving Michigan's water resources, controlling pollution in surface and underground waters, and cooperating with other governments on water-related surveys, studies, and investigations. It also outlines the Department's advisory role in flood control districts and its authority to enforce regulations, promulgate rules, and manage funds for water pollution prevention and control, ensuring compliance with the federal water pollution control act without exceeding state budget appropriations.

Introduced in the House

Oct. 24, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Emily Dievendorf (D-77) and 12 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Reggie Miller (D-31), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Veronica Paiz (D-11), Mike McFall (D-8), Natalie Price (D-5), Kimberly Edwards (D-12), Rachel Hood (D-81), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Jimmie Wilson (D-32), Laurie Pohutsky (D-17), Joey Andrews (D-38) and Donavan McKinney (D-14)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation