Michigan HB5936: Environmental protection: permits; refund of permit fees in the case of delayed decisions; provide for. Amends sec. 1307 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1307).

What the bill says

To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 1307 (MCL 324.1307), as amended by 2018 PA 631.

From the engrossed text, June 25, 2026:

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 1307 (MCL 324.1307), as amended by 2018 PA 631. the peoplE of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 1307. (1) By the processing deadline, the department shall approve or deny an application for a permit. (2) If requested by the permit applicant, the department shall extend the processing period for a permit by not more than 120 days, as specified by the applicant. If requested by the permit applicant, the department may extend the processing period beyond the additional 120 days. However, a processing period shall must not be extended under this subsection to a date later than 1 year after the application period ends. (3) A processing period is tolled from the date that a permit applicant submits a petition under section 1315(1) until the date that a decision of the director is made under section 1315(6). If a permit applicant submits a petition under section 1315(1), the department shall not approve or deny the application for the permit under subsection (1) until after the director issues a decision under section 1315(6). (4) The approval or denial of department shall approve or deny an application for a permit shall be in writing. and shall The approval or denial must be based upon …

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Sponsors

• Harris, Mike (R, 52) · primary sponsor
• Aragona, Joseph (R, 60)
• DeBoyer, Jay (R, 63)
• Smit, Rachelle (R, 43)
• Schuette, Bill (R, 95)

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 25, 2026: transmitted
4. June 25, 2026: passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #259 Yeas 58 Nays 49 Excused 0 Not Voting 3
5. June 25, 2026: read a third time
6. June 25, 2026: placed on immediate passage
7. June 25, 2026: placed on third reading
8. June 25, 2026: substitute (H-1) adopted
9. June 25, 2026: read a second time
10. June 25, 2026: referred to second reading

Votes

• Reported With Recommendation With Substitute H-1 (June 25, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
• passed; given immediate effect (June 25, 2026): 58 yea, 49 nay, passed
• Reported With Recommendation For Referral To Committee On Rules With Substitute H-1 (June 11, 2026): 10 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB5936?

HB5936 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Environmental protection: permits; refund of permit fees in the case of delayed decisions; provide for. Amends sec. 1307 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1307).

What does HB5936 do?

In its own words: To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 1307 (MCL 324.1307), as amended by 2018 PA 631.

What is the status of HB5936?

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

Who sponsored HB5936?

Harris, Mike (R, 52), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB5936?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5936