Michigan HB6431: Natural resources: floodplains; predisaster flood resilience grant program; establish. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding secs. 33709, 33710 & 33711.

What the bill says

To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 33709, 33710, and 33711.

From the introduced text, October 14, 2026:

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 33709, 33710, and 33711. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 33709. As used in this section and sections 33710 to 33711: (a) "Department" means the department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy. (b) "Eligible applicant" includes any of the following: (i) A local unit of government. (ii) A federally recognized tribe. (iii) A nonprofit organization or private consulting organization that applies for a grant on behalf of an entity under subparagraphs (i) or (ii). (c) "Local unit of government" means a county, city, village, or township. (d) "Program" means the predisaster flood resilience grant program created in section 33710. Sec. 33710. (1) The department shall create and implement the predisaster flood resilience grant program to provide grants to eligible applicants to identify flood vulnerabilities and options to improve flood resiliency and restore hydrology. The department may award grants for projects to do 1 or more of the following: (a) Conduct assessments to understand flood flows and erosion hazards and vulnerabilities. (b) Identify opportunities to increase flood resilience and restore wetland, stream, and floodplain hydrology. (c) Develop culvert inventories. (d) Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic studies. (e) Implement a restoration project that is identified or designed through an …

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Sponsors

• VanderWall, Curtis (R, 102) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. October 14, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 10/14/2026
2. October 14, 2026: referred to Committee on Appropriations
3. October 14, 2026: read a first time
4. October 14, 2026: introduced by Representative Rep. Curtis VanderWall

Common questions

What is HB6431?

HB6431 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Natural resources: floodplains; predisaster flood resilience grant program; establish. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding secs. 33709, 33710 & 33711.

What does HB6431 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 sections 33709, 33710, and 33711.

What is the status of HB6431?

In committee as of October 14, 2026. Latest action: bill electronically reproduced 10/14/2026 (October 14, 2026).

Who sponsored HB6431?

VanderWall, Curtis (R, 102).

Where is the official record for HB6431?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6431