Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan SB1183: Natural resources: shorelands; inspections of high-risk docks and seawalls; require. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding pt. 344. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1182'26, 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 344.
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 344. the people of the state of michigan enact: PART 344 RIPARIAN STRUCTURES Sec. 34401. As used in this part: (a) "Commercial or industrial riparian structure" means a dock, wharf, pier, jetty, or seawall that meets both of the following criteria: (i) Is used for, or protects riparian property that is used for, commercial or industrial purposes. (ii) Is not a high-risk riparian structure. (b) "High-risk riparian structure" means a structure located on riparian property that is classified as high-risk under section 34303(2) and that substantially contributes to that riparian property's high-risk classification. (c) "Owner of a riparian structure" or "owner" means a person that owns, leases, controls, operates, maintains, or manages the riparian structure. (d) "Riparian structure" means any of the following: (i) A high-risk riparian structure. (ii) A commercial or industrial riparian structure. (e) "Waters of the state" means that term as defined in section 3101. Sec. 34405. (1) The owner of a riparian structure shall submit to the department and the municipality where the riparian structure is located reports on inspections of the riparian structure. The inspections must be conducted, and the reports prepared, by an environmental consultant who is a licensed professional engineer. An inspection …
Sponsors
- Bayer, Rosemary (D, 13) · primary sponsor
- Chang, Stephanie (D, 3)
- Geiss, Erika (D, 1)
- Cavanagh, Mary (D, 6)
Latest actions
- : REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE
- : INTRODUCED BY SENATOR ROSEMARY BAYER
Subjects: State agencies (existing): natural resources, Natural resources: soil and erosion, Natural resources: shorelands
Common questions
- What is SB1183?
- SB1183 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Natural resources: shorelands; inspections of high-risk docks and seawalls; require. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding pt. 344. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1182'26, SB 1184'26.
- What does SB1183 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 344.
- What is the status of SB1183?
- In committee as of September 22, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE (September 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1183?
- Bayer, Rosemary (D, 13), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB1183?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-1183
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