Michigan HB5937: Environmental protection: permits; approval process for certain permits; modify. Amends secs. 1301, 1305, 1307, 3112 & 30307 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1301 et seq.).

What the bill says

To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 1301, 1305, and 3112 (MCL 324.1301, 324.1305, and 324.3112), section 1301 as amended by 2018 PA 451, section 1305 as amended by 2011 PA 246, and section 3112 as amended by 2018 PA 667.

From the engrossed text, June 25, 2026:

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 1301, 1305, and 3112 (MCL 324.1301, 324.1305, and 324.3112), section 1301 as amended by 2018 PA 451, section 1305 as amended by 2011 PA 246, and section 3112 as amended by 2018 PA 667. the peoplE of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 1301. As used in this part: (a) "Application period" means the period beginning that begins when an application for a permit is received by the this state and ending ends when the application is considered to be administratively complete under section 1305 and any applicable fee has been is paid. (b) "Department" means the department, agency, or officer authorized by this act to approve or deny an application for a particular permit. As used in sections 1315 to 1317, "department" means the department of environmental quality.environment, Great Lakes, and energy. (c) "Director" means the director of the state department authorized under this act to approve or deny an application for a particular permit or the director's designee. As used in sections 1313 to 1317, "director" means the director of the department of environmental quality.environment, Great Lakes, and energy. (d) "Environmental permit review commission" or "commission" means the environmental permit review commission established under section 1313(1). (e) "Environmental permit panel" or …

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Sponsors

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

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: title amended
5. June 25, 2026: passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #260 Yeas 58 Nays 49 Excused 0 Not Voting 3
6. June 25, 2026: read a third time
7. June 25, 2026: placed on immediate passage
8. June 25, 2026: placed on third reading
9. June 25, 2026: substitute (H-1) adopted
10. June 25, 2026: read a second time

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 HB5937?

HB5937 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Environmental protection: permits; approval process for certain permits; modify. Amends secs. 1301, 1305, 1307, 3112 & 30307 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1301 et seq.).

What does HB5937 do?

In its own words: To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 1301, 1305, and 3112 (MCL 324.1301, 324.1305, and 324.3112), section 1301 as amended by 2018 PA 451, section 1305 as amended by 2011 PA 246, and section 3112 as amended by 2018 PA 667.

What is the status of HB5937?

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

Who sponsored HB5937?

Aragona, Joseph (R, 60), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB5937?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5937