Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HB6387: Environmental protection: permits; continuing jurisdiction of courts over permit denials affecting inland lake level management; provide for. Amends sec. 30723 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30723).
Status: In committee, September 24, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30723 (MCL 324.30723), as added by 1995 PA 59.
From the introduced text, September 24, 2026:
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30723 (MCL 324.30723), as added by 1995 PA 59. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 30723. (1) This Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), this part does not abrogate the requirements of other state statutes. (2) If the department denies a permit authorized under part 31, 301, 303, or 315 and the denial affects a delegated authority's statutory obligations to maintain a normal level under this part, an appeal of the denial of the permit is not subject to contested case proceedings under the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328. The delegated authority that has been denied a permit as provided under this subsection has the right to appeal the denial directly to the court having continuing jurisdiction, as provided in section 30707(5), not later than 60 days after the permit is denied. The court having continuing jurisdiction shall hear the matter de novo and is not limited in its review of the denied permit. The court having continuing jurisdiction shall grant the permit if the court finds that granting the permit will provide all of the following: (a) The most benefit to the public. (b) The best protection of public health, safety, …
Sponsors
- Alexander, Gregory (R, 98) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
- : referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism
- : read a first time
- : introduced by Representative Rep. Gregory Alexander
Subjects: Natural resources: inland lakes, Environmental protection: permits
Common questions
- What is HB6387?
- HB6387 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Environmental protection: permits; continuing jurisdiction of courts over permit denials affecting inland lake level management; provide for. Amends sec. 30723 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30723).
- What does HB6387 do?
- In its own words: To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30723 (MCL 324.30723), as added by 1995 PA 59.
- What is the status of HB6387?
- In committee as of September 24, 2026. Latest action: bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026 (September 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB6387?
- Alexander, Gregory (R, 98).
- Where is the official record for HB6387?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6387
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