Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB 947 — Natural resources: inland lakes; dam safety regulations; provide for. Amends and adds (See bill). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5485'26

Last action — 10/1/2026 - ORDERED ENROLLED

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This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill relates to regulations for dam safety and management of inland lakes.

This bill amends and introduces new regulations concerning the safety of dams and the management of inland lakes. It aims to ensure better oversight and maintenance of these natural resources.

Summary

Natural resources: inland lakes; dam safety regulations; provide for. Amends and adds (See bill). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5485'26

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

679 added · 724 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of SB 947 removes a scheduled increase in fees for dam permits that would have taken effect six months after the bill's approval. Previously, the fees were set to rise significantly for various dam heights. Now, the fees remain at $500, $1,000, and $3,000, depending on the dam's height, which could make it more affordable for dam owners to maintain their structures. This change matters because it prevents potential financial burdens on those responsible for dam repairs and maintenance.

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SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
SB-947, As Passed Senate, July 2, 2026 SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
(a) Impounds, diverts, or is designed to impound or divert water or a combination of water and any other liquid or material in RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 the water.
(a) Impounds, diverts, or is designed to impound or divert water or a combination of water and any other liquid or material in RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 the water.
RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 (2) "Enlargement" means any change in or addition to an existing dam which that raises or may raise the design flood elevation of the water impounded by the dam.
RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 (2) "Enlargement" means any change in or addition to an existing dam which that raises or may raise the design flood elevation of the water impounded by the dam.
RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 (11) "High hazard potential dam" means a dam located in an area where a failure may cause serious damage to inhabited homes, agricultural buildings, campgrounds, recreational facilities, industrial or commercial buildings, public utilities , main highways, or in areas with a population density greater than or equal to 5,000 people per square mile, interstate roads, other freeway roads, other principal arterial roads as defined in the National Functional Classification (NFC) system, class I carrier railroads, or where environmental degradation or natural resource damage would be significant, or where danger to individuals exists with the potential for loss of life.
RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 (11) "High hazard potential dam" means a dam located in an area where a failure may cause serious damage to inhabited homes, agricultural buildings, campgrounds, recreational facilities, industrial or commercial buildings, public utilities , main highways, or in areas with a population density greater than or equal to 5,000 people per square mile, interstate roads, other freeway roads, other principal arterial roads as defined in the National Functional Classification (NFC) system, class I carrier railroads, or where environmental degradation or natural resource damage would be significant, or where danger to individuals exists with the potential for loss of life.
(5) (4) "One-hundred year flood" means a flood that has a 1% RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.
(5) (4) "One-hundred year flood" means a flood that has a 1% RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.
(5) "Significant hazard potential dam" means a dam located in an area where its failure may cause damage limited to isolated inhabited homes, agricultural buildings, structures, secondary highways, short line or minor arterial roads or major collector roads as defined in the National Functional Classification (NFC) system, railroads not classified as class I, or public utilities in areas with a population density less than 5,000 people per square RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 mile, where environmental degradation may be significant, or where danger to individuals exists.
(5) "Significant hazard potential dam" means a dam located in an area where its failure may cause damage limited to isolated inhabited homes, agricultural buildings, structures, secondary highways, short line or minor arterial roads or major collector roads as defined in the National Functional Classification (NFC) system, railroads not classified as class I, or public utilities in areas with a population density less than 5,000 people per square RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 mile, where environmental degradation may be significant, or where danger to individuals exists.
(3) Until January 1, 1998, a permit shall not be required under this part for the repair, reconstruction, or improvement of a dam, a portion of which is at least 75 years old, was damaged or destroyed by an act of God and is located in a county that has a RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 per capita income of less than $8,500.00.
(3) Until January 1, 1998, a permit shall not be required under this part for the repair, reconstruction, or improvement of a dam, a portion of which is at least 75 years old, was damaged or destroyed by an act of God and is located in a county that has a RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 per capita income of less than $8,500.00.
(1) A person shall not construct, enlarge, repair, RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 reconstruct, alter, or remove , or abandon any a dam except in a manner provided for in this part.
(1) A person shall not construct, enlarge, repair, RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 reconstruct, alter, or remove , or abandon any a dam except in a manner provided for in this part.
(2) Plans and specifications prepared under subsection (1) and a comprehensive evaluation under section 31518a must include documentation that demonstrates that the licensed professional engineer or design team preparing the plans and specifications and comprehensive evaluation has successfully completed or been in consultation with licensed professional engineers who have, at a minimum, completed 5 similar projects, including any of the RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 following project types:
(2) Plans and specifications prepared under subsection (1) and a comprehensive evaluation under section 31518a must include documentation that demonstrates that the licensed professional engineer or design team preparing the plans and specifications and comprehensive evaluation has successfully completed or been in consultation with licensed professional engineers who have, at a minimum, completed 5 similar projects, including any of the RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 following project types:
(a) Until 6 months after the effective date of the 2026 amendatory act that amended this section, a fee as follows:
(a) For a dam with a height of 6 feet or more but less than 10 feet, $500.00.
(i) For a dam with a height of 6 feet or more but less than 10 RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 feet, $500.00.
(b) For a dam with a height of 10 feet or more but less than RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 20 feet, $1,000.00.
(ii) (b) For a dam with a height of 10 feet or more but less than 20 feet, $1,000.00.
(c) For a dam with a height of 20 feet or more, $3,000.00.
(iii) (c) For a dam with a height of 20 feet or more, $3,000.00.
(4) An application for a permit for the repair, alteration, removal, or abandonment of a dam, shall must be accompanied by a fee of $200.00, and an application for a permit for a minor project pursuant to under section 31513(1) shall must be accompanied by a fee of $100.00.
(b) Beginning 6 months after the effective date of the 2026 amendatory act that amended this section, a fee as follows:
(5) If a person submits an application for the transfer of the permit issued under this part, in addition to the fee required under subsection (4), the application must be accompanied by a written agreement between the current and new owners or operators of the dam that contains a specific date for the transfer of responsibility, coverage, and liability under the permit.
(i) For a dam with a height of 6 feet or more but less than 10 feet, $1,500.00.
(6) (5) The department shall waive the fees under this section for applications from state agencies, department sponsored projects located on public lands, and organizations of the type described in section 31508(2)(a) through (c).any nonprofit organization that meets the following requirements:
(ii) For a dam with a height of 10 feet or more but less than 20 feet, $2,500.00.
(iii) For a dam with a height of 20 feet or more, $8,000.00.
(4) An application for a permit for the repair, alteration, or removal of a dam must be accompanied by a fee as follows:
(a) Until 6 months after the effective date of the 2026 amendatory act that amended this section, $200.00.
(b) Beginning 6 months after the effective date of the 2026 amendatory act that amended this section, application for a permit for the repair , or alteration , of a dam, $500.00, and for the removal , or abandonment of a dam, shall be accompanied by a fee of $200.00, and an $1,000.00.
(5) An application for a permit for a minor project pursuant to under section 31513(1) shall must be accompanied by a fee of as follows:
(a) Until 6 months after the effective date of the 2026 amendatory act that amended this section, $100.00.
(b) Beginning 6 months after the effective date of the 2026 amendatory act that amended this section, $300.00.
(6) Beginning 6 months after the effective date of the 2026 amendatory act that amended this section, an application for a RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 minor revision or transfer of a permit issued under this part that is applied for in writing must be accompanied by a fee as follows:
(a) Subject to subdivision (b), $500.00.
(b) If the permit was issued as a minor project, $50.00.
(7) If a person submits an application for the transfer of the permit issued under this part, in addition to the fee required under subsection (6), the application must be accompanied by a written agreement between the current and new owners or operators of the dam that contains a specific date for the transfer of responsibility, coverage, and liability under the permit.
(8) (5) The department shall waive the fees under this section for applications from state agencies, department sponsored projects located on public lands, and organizations of the type described in section 31508(2)(a) through (c).any nonprofit organization that meets the following requirements:
(9) If work is done to a dam in violation of a permit requirement under this part, the department shall consider accepting, and may accept, an application for a permit if the application is accompanied by a fee equal to twice the application fee otherwise required under this section.
(7) If work is done to a dam in violation of a permit requirement under this part, the department shall consider accepting, and may accept, an application for a permit if the application is accompanied by a fee equal to twice the application fee otherwise required under this section.
(10) (6) The department shall forward fees collected under this section to the state treasurer for deposit in the land and water management permit fee fund created in section 30113.
(8) (6) The department shall forward fees collected under this RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 section to the state treasurer for deposit in the land and water management permit fee fund created in section 30113.
(11) At any time before an application is submitted under this RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 section, an applicant for a permit may request, in writing, a preapplication meeting with the department.
(9) At any time before an application is submitted under this section, an applicant for a permit may request, in writing, a preapplication meeting with the department.
The preapplication meeting request must include the requested location of the meeting and the appropriate fee as specified under this subsection.
The preapplication meeting request must include the requested location of the meeting.
A preapplication meeting request must be accompanied by a fee as follows:
(a) For a preapplication meeting at the district office, $150.00.
(b) For a preapplication meeting at the project site, $300.00.
The application for a registration under this RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 section must include all of the following information:
The application for a registration under this section must include all of the following information:
(b) An asset management plan for all dams owner, that includes all of the following information:
RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 (b) An asset management plan for all dams owned by the owner, that includes all of the following information:
RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 (d) Any additional information that the department determines is necessary for dam safety.
(d) Any additional information that the department determines is necessary for dam safety.
(3) An application for a registration under this section must be accompanied by 1 of the following fees, as applicable:
RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 (3) A registration issued under this section is valid for 10 years.
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(a) For a dam with a height of 6 feet or more but less than 10 feet, $300.00.
Not later than April 1 of the year the registration expires, to renew a registration, an owner shall submit an application for registration under subsection (2).
(b) For a dam with a height of 10 feet or more but less than 20 feet, $650.00.
(4) The department shall approve or deny an application for a registration not later than 120 days after the application is complete.
(c) For a dam with a height of 20 feet or more, $2,000.00.
(4) A fee collected under subsection (3) must be deposited in the land and water management permit fee fund created in section 30113.
(5) A registration issued under this section is valid for 10 years.
Not later than April 1 of the year the registration expires, an owner shall submit both of the following to renew a registration:
(a) An application for registration under subsection (2).
(b) The appropriate fee under subsection (3).
(6) The department shall approve or deny an application for a registration not later than 120 days after the application is complete.
(7) The department may revoke a registration, after notice and opportunity for a hearing in accordance with the administrative procedures act of 1969, for any of the following reasons:
(5) The department may revoke a registration, after notice and opportunity for a hearing in accordance with the administrative procedures act of 1969, for any of the following reasons:
RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 (b) The owner failed to disclose relevant facts or otherwise obtained a registration by misrepresentation.
(b) The owner failed to disclose relevant facts or otherwise obtained a registration by misrepresentation.
(8) If the department revokes a registration under subsection (7), the department shall notify the owner in writing of the revocation not later than 30 days after the hearing and state the deficiency and request additional information.
(6) If the department revokes a registration under subsection (5), the department shall notify the owner in writing of the revocation not later than 30 days after the hearing and state the deficiency and request additional information.
(9) If the department denies a registration under subsection (6) or revokes a registration under subsection (7), the owner shall submit a revised application for registration not later than 180 days after the notification is received under subsection (6) or (8).
(7) If the department denies a registration under subsection (4) or revokes a registration under subsection (5), the owner shall RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 submit a revised application for registration not later than 180 days after the notification is received under subsection (4) or (6).
(10) An owner can transfer a registration to a new owner if both of the following conditions are met:
(8) An owner can transfer a registration to a new owner if both of the following conditions are met:
(11) The owner shall submit a request for transfer of a registration under subsection (10) on a form and in a manner prescribed by the department.
(9) The owner shall submit a request for transfer of a registration under subsection (8) on a form and in a manner prescribed by the department.
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Beginning January 1, 2029, and not later than January 1 every 3 years thereafter, the department shall adjust the fees described in sections 31509 and 31509a by an amount as determined by the state treasurer at the end of the preceding fiscal year, rounded to the nearest 10 dollars, to reflect the cumulative percentage change in the United States Consumer Price Index from the most recent 3-year period for which data are available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor.
Beginning January 1, 2029, and not later than January 1 every 3 years thereafter, the department shall adjust the fees described in section 31509 by an amount as determined by the state treasurer at the end of the preceding fiscal year, rounded to the nearest 10 dollars, to reflect the cumulative percentage change in the United States Consumer Price Index from the most recent 3- year period for which data are available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor.
(2) The department shall prepare a biweekly list of the applications made during the previous biweekly period and shall promptly mail copies of the list for the remainder of the calendar year to the persons who have requested notice and paid the fee under this section.
(2) The department shall prepare a biweekly list of the RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 applications made during the previous biweekly period and shall promptly mail copies of the list for the remainder of the calendar year to the persons who have requested notice and paid the fee under this section.
(1) Upon On receipt of an application for a permit RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 under this part, section 31509, the department shall submit copies of the application accompanied by for a permit with a statement indicating that indicates that the department may act upon on the application for a permit without a public hearing unless a written request is filed with the department within not later than 20 days after the submission for review.
(1) Upon On receipt of an application for a permit under this part, section 31509, the department shall submit copies of the application accompanied by for a permit with a statement indicating that indicates that the department may act upon on the application for a permit without a public hearing unless a written request is filed with the department within not later than 20 days after the submission for review.
(2) The department may hold a public hearing upon on the written request of any of the following:
RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 (2) The department may hold a public hearing upon on the written request of any of the following:
Additionally, the department shall mail copies of the public notice to the persons who have requested the biweekly list pursuant to section 31510, the person requesting the hearing, and the persons RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 and local units of government that are entitled to receive a copy of the application pursuant to subsection (1).
Additionally, the department shall mail copies of the public notice to the persons who have requested the biweekly list pursuant to section 31510, the person requesting the hearing, and the persons and local units of government that are entitled to receive a copy of the application pursuant to subsection (1).
(2) All other provisions of this part shall be are applicable to minor projects, except that a final inspection by the department or certification of the project by a licensed professional engineer shall is not be required for a project completed under a permit granted pursuant to issued under subsection (1).
(2) All other provisions of this part shall be are applicable to minor projects, except that a final inspection by the department RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 or certification of the project by a licensed professional engineer shall is not be required for a project completed under a permit granted pursuant to issued under subsection (1).
The permittee shall notify the department at least 10 RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 days before beginning construction and shall otherwise notify the department as the department may require.
The permittee shall notify the department at least 10 days before beginning construction and shall otherwise notify the department as the department may require.
(4) A permit to alter, repair, or construct a new dam, reconstruct a failed dam, or enlarge the surface area of an impoundment by more than 10% may specify the terms and conditions including, but not limited to, requirements for minimum flows, cold water release, impoundment fluctuations, portage, contingency plans, and conditions under which the work is to be performed.
(4) A permit to alter, repair, or construct a new dam, reconstruct a failed dam, or enlarge the surface area of an impoundment by more than 10% may specify the terms and conditions including, but not limited to, requirements for minimum flows, cold water release, impoundment fluctuations, portage, contingency RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 plans, and conditions under which the work is to be performed.
(6) A permit may be suspended, revoked, annulled, withdrawn, recalled, canceled, or amended after After a hearing is held in RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 accordance with the administrative procedures act of 1969, the department may revoke or modify a permit for a violation of any of its provisions, a violation of the permit, this part, a violation of or a rule promulgated under this part, or for any misrepresentation contained in the application for the permit.
(6) A permit may be suspended, revoked, annulled, withdrawn, recalled, canceled, or amended after After a hearing is held in accordance with the administrative procedures act of 1969, the department may revoke or modify a permit for a violation of any of its provisions, a violation of the permit, this part, a violation of or a rule promulgated under this part, or for any misrepresentation contained in the application for the permit.
(c) High hazard potential dams , less than 40 feet in height, as measured from the 200-year design flood elevation to the lowest downstream toe elevation, shall be capable of passing the 200-year flood, or the flood of record, whichever is greater.
RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 (c) High hazard potential dams , less than 40 feet in height, as measured from the 200-year design flood elevation to the lowest downstream toe elevation, shall be capable of passing the 200-year flood, or the flood of record, whichever is greater.
RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 (2) Freeboard shall must be considered when determining spillway capacity.
(2) Freeboard shall must be considered when determining spillway capacity.
(a) Within Not later than 10 days after the completion of a new, reconstructed, enlarged, repaired, or altered dam, notify the department of its completion.
(a) Within Not later than 10 days after the completion of a new, reconstructed, enlarged, repaired, or altered dam, notify the RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 department of its completion.
(3) If the project is determined not to be completed in accordance with approved plans, and specifications approved by the RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 department specifications, and permit conditions described under subsection (2), the department shall provide notice to the permittee as to the specific reasons the department determines the project not to be completed in accordance with those the plans, specifications, or permit conditions.
(3) If the project is determined not to be completed in accordance with approved plans, and specifications approved by the department specifications, and permit conditions described under subsection (2), the department shall provide notice to the permittee as to the specific reasons the department determines the project not to be completed in accordance with those the plans, specifications, or permit conditions.
The operations and maintenance records must, at a minimum, contain all of the following:
RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 The operations and maintenance records must, at a minimum, contain all of the following:
(3) An owner shall maintain all of the records described under this section and make the records available to the department on RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 request.
(3) An owner shall maintain all of the records described under this section and make the records available to the department on request.
The department shall notify the owner of each dam's hazard potential classification, the effective date of each hazard potential classification, and each dam's hazard potential history.
The department shall notify the owner of each dam's hazard potential classification, the effective date of each hazard RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 potential classification, and each dam's hazard potential history.
The department may order additional inspection reports following an event or change in RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 condition that could threaten a dam.
The department may order additional inspection reports following an event or change in condition that could threaten a dam.
(e) An assessment of the appropriateness of the current hazard potential classification established under subsection (1) taking into consideration the current conditions that exist downstream of the dam.
RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 (e) An assessment of the appropriateness of the current hazard potential classification established under subsection (1) taking into consideration the current conditions that exist downstream of the dam.
(g) An evaluation of the risk or changes in risk of significant hazard potential and low hazard potential dams, if RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 applicable.
(g) An evaluation of the risk or changes in risk of significant hazard potential and low hazard potential dams, if applicable.
(5) If an inspection report discloses the need for a more detailed investigation or evaluation of certain dam features for the purpose of determining the condition of the dam, the department may order the completion and submission of that detailed investigation or evaluation at the expense of the owner.
RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 (5) If an inspection report discloses the need for a more detailed investigation or evaluation of certain dam features for the purpose of determining the condition of the dam, the department may order the completion and submission of that detailed investigation or evaluation at the expense of the owner.
commenced in a court of competent RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 jurisdiction.
commenced in a court of competent jurisdiction.
The comprehensive evaluation report must be submitted not less than once every 10 years on a schedule determined by the department.
The comprehensive evaluation report must be submitted RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 not less than once every 10 years on a schedule determined by the department.
(f) Any deficiencies that exist that could lead to failure of RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 the dam.
(f) Any deficiencies that exist that could lead to failure of the dam.
(c) An assessment of current and past surveillance and monitoring data.
RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 (c) An assessment of current and past surveillance and monitoring data.
RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 (c) An inspection schedule and checklist for routine dam safety inspections conducted by the owner.
(c) An inspection schedule and checklist for routine dam safety inspections conducted by the owner.
(a) A summary of all physical safety measures at the dam, including any signage, waterway barriers, safety fencing, railings, or other safety devices.
(a) A summary of all physical safety measures at the dam, RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 including any signage, waterway barriers, safety fencing, railings, or other safety devices.
(1) The owner or his or her agent shall advise the RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 department and the affected off-site public authorities and safety agencies of any sudden or unprecedented flood or unusual or alarming circumstance or occurrence, whether existing or anticipated, that may affect the safety of the dam within 24 hours of after the flood, circumstance, or occurrence.
(1) The owner or his or her agent shall advise the department and the affected off-site public authorities and safety agencies of any sudden or unprecedented flood or unusual or alarming circumstance or occurrence, whether existing or anticipated, that may affect the safety of the dam within 24 hours of after the flood, circumstance, or occurrence.
The department may, by written notice, order an owner order that requires the owner to immediately repair, draw down, breach, remove, or cease operation of a dam where a if the dam is in imminent danger of failure and or is causing or threatening to cause harm to public health, safety, welfare, property, or the natural resources or the public trust in those natural resources.
The department may, by written notice, order an owner order that requires the owner to immediately repair, draw down, breach, remove, or cease operation of a dam where a if the dam is in imminent danger of failure and or is causing or threatening to cause harm to public health, safety, welfare, property, or the natural resources or the public trust in RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 those natural resources.
(3) (2) When ordering In an emergency actions order under RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 subsection (1), the department may specify do any of the following:
(3) (2) When ordering In an emergency actions order under subsection (1), the department may specify do any of the following:
(4) The department may modify the requirements of an emergency order if , during the conduct of ordered actions, it the department determines that the modification is necessary to protect the public health, safety, welfare, property, or natural resources or the public trust in those natural resources.
(4) The department may modify the requirements of an emergency order if , during the conduct of ordered actions, it the department determines that the modification is necessary to protect the public health, safety, welfare, property, or natural resources or the RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 public trust in those natural resources.
RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 (6) A hearing held under subsection (5) does not preclude the owner or department from immediately taking action as necessary to alleviate danger of failure of a dam.
(6) A hearing held under subsection (5) does not preclude the owner or department from immediately taking action as necessary to alleviate danger of failure of a dam.
(3) The applicable county or local emergency management coordinators shall review for consistency any emergency action plans prepared or updated under subsection (1) with the county or local emergency operations plan prior to submission of those before submitting the plans to the department.
(3) The applicable county or local emergency management coordinators shall review for consistency any emergency action RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 1 plans prepared or updated under subsection (1) with the county or local emergency operations plan prior to submission of those before submitting the plans to the department.
(a) The name, address, and telephone number of the person, and RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 of an alternate person, responsible for operation of the dam.
(a) The name, address, and telephone number of the person, and of an alternate person, responsible for operation of the dam.
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Except for the 5 years after a dam has come under the ownership of local government by means of tax foreclosure, the department and the RMH S07004'26 (S-1) nvwxs4 1 department of attorney general may recover costs expended from the fund under this subsection from an owner.
Except for the 5 years after a dam has come under the ownership of local government by means of tax foreclosure, the department and the department of attorney general may recover costs expended from the fund under this subsection from an owner.
To be eligible to receive a grant from the program, the owner must be able to contribute matching funds of at least 10%.
To be eligible to receive a RMH S07004'26 (S-2)_SB947_APS_1 3spqy0 grant from the program, the owner must be able to contribute matching funds of at least 10%.
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  1. 10/1/2026 - ORDERED ENROLLED

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 8 voted No

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Votes

PASSED ROLL CALL # 173 YEAS 22 NAYS 15 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0

Passed 22 Yea · 8 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 20000
Republican 2800
Total 22800
% of votes cast 73%27%0%0%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Chedrick Greene Democrat Yea
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Yea
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Nay
Dan Lauwers Republican Nay
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Nay
Kevin Daley Republican Nay
Mark Huizenga Republican Nay
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Rick Outman Republican Nay
Roger Victory Republican Nay
Ruth Johnson Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 947 do?
Natural resources: inland lakes; dam safety regulations; provide for. Amends and adds (See bill). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5485'26
Who sponsors SB 947?
SB 947 is sponsored by Mallory McMorrow (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 947?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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