Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HB6343: Natural resources: wetlands; notification to landowners and local units of government before approval of a new wetland bank; require. Amends sec. 30311d of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30311d).
Status: In committee, September 23, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30311d (MCL 324.30311d), as amended by 2013 PA 98.
From the introduced text, September 23, 2026:
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30311d (MCL 324.30311d), as amended by 2013 PA 98. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 30311d. (1) In accordance with section 30302, the legislature finds that wetland conservation is a matter of state concern. It is the intent of the legislature that this section be administered in a manner to achieve no net loss of wetland acreage, function, and public value. The department shall consider mitigation only if the wetland impacts are permitted under this part, and it is established that no feasible and prudent alternatives exist to avoid wetland impacts, and an applicant for a permit has used all practical means to minimize wetland impacts. (2) (1) The department may impose as a condition on any permit, other than a general permit, under this part a requirement for compensatory wetland mitigation. The department may approve 1 or more of the following methods of compensatory wetland mitigation: (a) The acquisition of approved credits from a wetland mitigation bank. The department shall not require a permit applicant to provide compensatory wetland mitigation under subdivision (b), (c), or (d) if the applicant prefers and qualifies to use approved credits from the wetland mitigation bank to provide required compensatory wetland mitigation under this …
Sponsors
- Miller, Reggie (D, 31) · primary sponsor
- Carter, Brenda (D, 53)
- Rheingans, Carrie (D, 47)
- Paiz, Veronica (D, 10)
- Dievendorf, Emily (D, 77)
- Price, Natalie (D, 6)
- Conlin, Jennifer (D, 48)
- MacDonell, Sharon (D, 56)
Latest actions
- : bill electronically reproduced 09/23/2026
- : referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism
- : read a first time
- : introduced by Representative Rep. Reggie Miller
Subjects: Natural resources: wetlands, State agencies (existing): environment, Great Lakes, and energy
Common questions
- What is HB6343?
- HB6343 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Natural resources: wetlands; notification to landowners and local units of government before approval of a new wetland bank; require. Amends sec. 30311d of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30311d).
- What does HB6343 do?
- In its own words: To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30311d (MCL 324.30311d), as amended by 2013 PA 98.
- What is the status of HB6343?
- In committee as of September 23, 2026. Latest action: bill electronically reproduced 09/23/2026 (September 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB6343?
- Miller, Reggie (D, 31), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB6343?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6343
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