HB 5485·MI·house
Natural resources: inland lakes; dam safety regulations; provide for. Amends secs. 31502, 31503, 31504, 31505, 31506, 31507, 31508, 31509, 31510, 31511, 31513, 31515, 31516, 31517, 31518, 31520, 31521 & 31523 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.31502 et seq.) & adds secs. 31506a, 31509a, 31509b, 31517a, 31518a, 31518b, 31518c, 31518d, 31528a & 31528b.
Passed One ChamberFiled Jan 29, 2026
Sponsor: Bill Schuette (R)
Latest Action
transmitted
Jul 3, 2026
Summary
The bill updates Michigan’s existing laws governing inland lakes and dam safety by revising numerous sections of the Natural Resources Act and inserting new sections. It affects dam owners, lake managers, and the state agencies that oversee water resources, aiming to improve safety and regulatory clarity. The measure has cleared the House and awaits further legislative action.
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