Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan SB1182: Natural resources: shorelands; public risk assessment database for certain shoreline properties; create. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding pt. 343. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1183'26, SB 1184'26
Status: In committee, September 22, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 343.
From the introduced text, September 22, 2026:
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 343. the people of the state of michigan enact: PART 343 RIPARIAN CONTAMINATION AND STRUCTURES Sec. 34301. As used in this part: (a) "Connecting waterway" means the St. Mary's River, the Detroit River, the St. Clair River, or Lake St. Clair. (b) "Riparian property" or "property" means a parcel of property bordering on a Great Lake or connecting waterway. Sec. 34303. (1) Not later than January 1, 2028, the department shall conduct a risk assessment for environmental contamination for all riparian property currently or formerly used for industrial or commercial purposes. In conducting the assessment, the department shall utilize available records and seek the assistance of appropriate public and private entities. (2) The risk assessment must rate each riparian property described in subsection (1) as high-, medium-, or low-risk based on all of the following: (a) Historic uses of the property. (b) Hazardous substances known to have been produced, used, or disposed of on the property. (c) The state of compliance with any obligations pertaining to the property under section 20107a(1). (d) Whether and when the department, any other agency of state, federal, or local government, or an environmental consultant inspected the property and the scope and results of …
Sponsors
- Chang, Stephanie (D, 3) · primary sponsor
- Bayer, Rosemary (D, 13)
- Geiss, Erika (D, 1)
- Cavanagh, Mary (D, 6)
Latest actions
- : REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE
- : INTRODUCED BY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
Subjects: Natural resources: soil and erosion, Natural resources: shorelands, Water supply: other, State agencies (existing): environment, Great Lakes, and energy
Common questions
- What is SB1182?
- SB1182 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Natural resources: shorelands; public risk assessment database for certain shoreline properties; create. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding pt. 343. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1183'26, SB 1184'26.
- What does SB1182 do?
- In its own words: To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 343.
- What is the status of SB1182?
- In committee as of September 22, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE (September 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1182?
- Chang, Stephanie (D, 3), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB1182?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-1182
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