Michigan HB5707: Environmental protection: permits; exemption to permitting requirements for construction of certain residential ponds; provide for. Amends secs. 30103 & 30305 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30103 & 324.30305).

What the bill says

To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 30103 and 30305 (MCL 324.30103 and 324.30305), section 30103 as amended by 2018 PA 163 and section 30305 as amended by 2018 PA 631.

From the engrossed text, June 24, 2026:

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 30103 and 30305 (MCL 324.30103 and 324.30305), section 30103 as amended by 2018 PA 163 and section 30305 as amended by 2018 PA 631. the peoplE of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 30103. (1) A permit is not required under this part for any of the following: (a) Any fill or structure existing before April 1, 1966, in waters covered by former 1965 PA 291, and any fill or structures existing before January 9, 1973, in waters covered for the first time by former 1972 PA 346. (b) A seasonal structure placed on bottomland to facilitate private noncommercial recreational use of the water if it the structure does not unreasonably interfere with the use of the water by others entitled to use the water or interfere with water flow. (c) Reasonable sanding of beaches to the existing water's edge by the riparian owner or a person authorized by the riparian owner. (d) Maintenance of an agricultural drain, regardless of outlet, if all of the following requirements are met: (i) The maintenance includes only activities that maintain the location, depth, and bottom width of the drain as constructed or modified at any time before July 1, 2014. (ii) The maintenance is performed by …

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Sponsors

• Bierlein, Matt (R, 97) · primary sponsor
• DeBoyer, Jay (R, 63)
• Borton, Ken (R, 105)
• Frisbie, Steve (R, 44)
• Alexander, Gregory (R, 98)
• Kunse, Tom (R, 100)
• Slagh, Bradley (R, 85)
• Wozniak, Douglas (R, 59)
• Cavitt, Cameron (R, 106)
• Pavlov, Joseph (R, 64)
• Green, Phil (R, 67)
• Neyer, Jerry (R, 92)

Latest actions

1. July 1, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
2. July 1, 2026: PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
3. June 24, 2026: transmitted
4. June 24, 2026: passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #249 Yeas 63 Nays 44 Excused 0 Not Voting 3
5. June 24, 2026: read a third time
6. June 23, 2026: placed on third reading
7. June 23, 2026: substitute (H-1) adopted and amended
8. June 23, 2026: read a second time
9. June 11, 2026: referred to second reading
10. June 11, 2026: reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)

Votes

• passed; given immediate effect (June 24, 2026): 63 yea, 44 nay, passed
• Reported With Recommendation With Substitute H-1 (June 11, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Reported With Recommendation For Referral To Committee On Rules With Substitute H-1 (May 20, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB5707?

HB5707 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Environmental protection: permits; exemption to permitting requirements for construction of certain residential ponds; provide for. Amends secs. 30103 & 30305 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30103 & 324.30305).

What does HB5707 do?

In its own words: To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 30103 and 30305 (MCL 324.30103 and 324.30305), section 30103 as amended by 2018 PA 163 and section 30305 as amended by 2018 PA 631.

What is the status of HB5707?

In committee as of July 1, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT (July 1, 2026).

Who sponsored HB5707?

Bierlein, Matt (R, 97), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB5707?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5707