Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HB 5501 — Natural resources: wetlands; replacement or relocation of wetlands within a development project; allow. Amends sec. 30311d of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30311d).

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This bill has passed the House. Introduced June 10, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

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  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill allows the replacement or relocation of wetlands in development projects.

This legislation enables developers to replace or relocate wetlands as part of their projects. It specifically amends existing laws governing wetland management.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This may help small businesses involved in development by allowing them to adapt projects without strict limits on wetland areas.

Summary

Natural resources: wetlands; replacement or relocation of wetlands within a development project; allow. Amends sec. 30311d of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30311d).

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

244 added · 1097 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to HB 5501 primarily establish clearer timelines for permits related to natural resources. Now, permits will only be valid for five years, which ensures projects must be completed or terminated within a reasonable timeframe set by the department. This change is significant because it aims to enhance environmental protections by reducing the long-term impacts of unfinished projects on wetlands and water quality. Overall, these adjustments promote more responsible management of natural resources.

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5501 A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 30311b and 30311d (MCL 324.30311b and 324.30311d), section 30311b as added by 2009 PA 120 and section 30311d as amended by 2013 PA 98, and by adding section 30311e.
alternative sources;
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
clean energy system;
Sec.
expand definition of.
30311b.
Amends sec.
(1) A permit issued under this part shall is not be valid for more than 5 years.
3 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1003).
(2) The department may establish a reasonable time when the construction, development, or use authorized under any permit issued under this part is to must be completed or terminated.
2025-05-01 Referred 04/15/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4017 of 2025 Rules Jerry Neyer Labor:
(3) The department may impose on any a permit or authorization under a general permit under this part conditions designed to do RMH H04503'25 (H-2)_HB5501_APH_1 gtvdob 1 any of the following:
health and safety;
(a) Remove or reduce an impairment to wetland benefits, as set forth in section 30302, that would otherwise result from the project.
penalty for failure to report a death;
(b) Improve the water quality that would otherwise result from the project.
decrease by the maximum allowable amount if the death occurs to a certain individual on a family farm.
(c) Remove or reduce the effect of a discharge of fill material.
Amends sec.
(4) Any condition imposed on a permit or authorization under a general permit under subsection (3) that is intended to mitigate impacts on wetlands must comply with section 30311e.
35 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1035).
(5) (4) The department may impose a condition on an authorization under a general permit under subsection (3) only after consultation with the applicant or applicant's agent.
2025-05-22, 2025-06-26 Referred 03/13/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-2) HB 4021 of 2025 Rules Joseph Aragona Civil procedure:
Sec.
evictions;
30311d.
pretrial and trial;
(1) The department may impose as a condition on any a permit, other than a general permit, under this part a requirement for compensatory wetland mitigation.
require pretrial, and allow trial and pretrial to be conducted by magistrate.
The department may approve 1 or more of the following methods of compensatory wetland mitigation:
Amends secs.
(a) The acquisition of approved credits from a wetland mitigation bank.
5735 & 8511 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5735 & 600.8511).
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 subdivision.
2025-05-15 Referred 03/18/2025 HB 4039 of 2025 Rules Pat Outman Administrative procedure:
(b) The restoration of previously existing wetland.
rules;
The restoration of previously existing wetland is preferred over the creation of new wetland where none previously existed.
requirement to eliminate regulations;
(c) The creation of new wetlands, if the permit applicant RMH H04503'25 (H-2)_HB5501_APH_1 gtvdob 1 demonstrates that ecological conditions necessary for establishment of a self-sustaining wetland ecosystem exist or will be created.
provide for.
(d) The preservation of exceptional wetlands.
Amends sec.
(2) If compensatory wetland mitigation under subsection (1)(b), (c), or (d) is required, a permit applicant shall submit a mitigation plan to the department for approval.
39 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.239).
In approving a compensatory mitigation plan, the The department shall consider how the location and type of wetland mitigation supports the sustainability or improvement of aquatic resources in the watershed where the activity is permitted when approving a compensatory mitigation plan.
2025-09-04, 2025-09-18 Referred 01/29/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4101 of 2025 (PA 42 of 2026) Rules Matt Bierlein Health occupations:
The permit applicant shall provide for permanent protection of the wetland mitigation site.
physical therapists;
The department may accept a conservation easement to protect wetland mitigation and associated upland.
physical therapy licensure compact;
(3) If a permittee carries out compensatory wetland mitigation under subsection (1)(b), (c), or (d) in cooperation with public agencies, private organizations, or other parties, the permittee remains responsible for the compensatory wetland mitigation to the extent otherwise provided by law.
enact.
(4) The Subject to section 30311e(3), the department may require financial assurance to ensure that compensatory wetland mitigation is accomplished as specified.
Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec.
To ensure that wetland benefits are replaced by compensatory wetland mitigation, the department may release financial assurance only after the permit applicant or mitigation bank sponsor has completed monitoring of the mitigation site and demonstrated compliance with performance standards in accordance with a schedule in the permit or mitigation banking agreement.
16187a.
(5) If compensatory wetland mitigation is required, in setting RMH H04503'25 (H-2)_HB5501_APH_1 gtvdob 1 the mitigation ratio the department shall consider the method of compensatory mitigation, the likelihood of success, differences between the functions lost at the impacted site and the functions expected to be produced by the compensatory mitigation project, temporary losses of aquatic resource functions, the difficulty of restoring or establishing the desired aquatic resource type and functions, and the distance between the affected aquatic resource and the mitigation site.
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(6) For agricultural activities, a permit applicant may provide for protection and restoration of the impacted site under a conservation easement with the department as part of mitigation requirements.
HB 4102'25 2025-05-08, 2025-05-15 Referred 04/30/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4103 of 2025 (PA 43 of 2026) Rules Julie Rogers Health occupations:
A permit applicant may make a payment into the stewardship fund, if established under subsection (7), as part of mitigation requirements, as an alternative to providing financial assurances required under subsection (4).
occupational therapists;
(7) The department may establish a stewardship fund in the state treasury.
occupational therapy licensure compact;
The state treasurer may receive money or other assets from any source for deposit into the fund.
enact.
The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the fund .
Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec.
The state treasurer shall and credit to the fund interest and earnings from fund investments.
16188.
Money in the fund at the close of the fiscal year shall remain remains in the fund and shall does not lapse to the general fund.
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The department shall be is the administrator of the fund for auditing purposes.
HB 4104'25 2025-05-01, 2025-05-08 Referred 04/16/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4113 of 2025 Rules Samantha Steckloff Liquor:
The department shall expend money from the fund, upon on appropriation, only to develop mitigation for impacted sites or as an alternative to financial assurance required under subsection (4).
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other;
(8) By 1 year after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this subsection, the department shall submit to the RMH H04503'25 (H-2)_HB5501_APH_1 gtvdob 1 office of regulatory reform for informal review revised administrative The department shall promulgate rules on mitigation in accordance with the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, that do all of the following:
discount for specially designated distributors and on-premises licensees;
(a) Create an expedited permit review process if an applicant submits preliminary designs, proposed adaptive monitoring requirements, and proof of financial assurance, if applicable.
increase.
(b) Regarding mitigation, all of the following:
Amends sec.
(i) (a) Reduce the preference for Except in cases where transportation infrastructure is present, promote on-site mitigation and encourage internal reconfiguration of wetlands within development parcels.
233 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1233).
(ii) (b) Allow flexibility in mitigation ratios for uses of wetlands, which must include offering a 1:1 ratio for wetlands relocated within the same development parcel if ecological function of the development parcel is maintained or improved.
2025-05-15, 2025-05-22 Referred 05/08/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4119 of 2025 Rules Steve Frisbie Sales tax:
(iii) (c) Allow a reduction of mitigation ratios when approved credits from a wetland mitigation bank are used.
exemptions;
(iv) (d) Allow consideration of additional ecologically beneficial features.
purchase of certain aircraft and aviation equipment;
(v) (e) Allow any excess mitigation for any project to be credited to another project at a later date.
exempt.
(vi) Provide design incentives, including, but not limited to, density bonuses and open-space credits.
Amends sec.
(9) The department shall submit revised administrative rules that encourage the development of wetland mitigation banks to the office of regulatory reform for informal review within 1 year after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this subsection.
4x of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54x).
The rules shall do all of the following:
Referred 06/18/2026 HB 4120 of 2025 Rules Joey Andrews Use tax:
RMH H04503'25 (H-2)_HB5501_APH_1 gtvdob 1 (vii) (a) Enlarge mitigation bank service areas.
exemptions;
However, a A mitigation bank service area shall must be located within the same watershed or ecoregion as the permitted project or activity, ensure no net loss of the wetland resources, and protect the predominant wetland functions of the service area.
purchase of certain aircraft and aviation equipment;
The department shall consider enlarging the size of ecoregions for mitigation bank service areas.
exempt.
(viii) (b) Allow earlier release of credits if the benefits of a mitigation bank have been properly established and the credits are revocable or covered by a financial assurance.
Amends sec.
(ix) (c) Allow wetland preservation to be used in areas where wetland restoration opportunities do not exist, if an unacceptable disruption of the aquatic resources will not result.
4k of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94k).
(x) Allow developers to buy temporary mitigation credits to offset time delays while permittee-responsible mitigation is completed.
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Credits can be retired or reassigned once the site is built and certified.
HR 0002'25 Referred 06/18/2026 HB 4125 of 2025 Rules Mike McFall Higher education:
As used in this subparagraph, "temporary mitigation credits" means credits generated by an approved wetland mitigation bank or other department-approved source that may be used to offset wetland impacts for a limited period of time.
education programs;
(xi) Allow off-site mitigation in cases where transportation infrastructure is present.
nuclear and hydrogen education grant program;
(9) (10) The department shall establish a wetland mitigation bank funding program under part 52 that provides grants and loans to eligible municipalities for the purposes of establishing mitigation banks.
create.
(10) Not later than 1 year after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this sentence, the department shall develop guidelines that describe the best practices for on-site RMH H04503'25 (H-2)_HB5501_APH_1 gtvdob 1 mitigation and internal reconfiguration of wetlands within development parcels.
Creates new act.
The guidelines must include templates for monitoring plans and site design proposals.
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The department shall make the guidelines available on the department's website.
HB 4127'25, HB 4129'25, HB 4126'25, HB 4128'25, HB 4124'25 2025-04-17 Referred 03/25/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4129 of 2025 Rules Joey Andrews Labor:
(11) In addition to the requirements under this section, compensatory wetland mitigation must comply with section 30311e.
employment incentives;
(12) As used in this section, "transportation infrastructure" means roads, bridges, or aeronautics infrastructure projects.
employment incentives nuclear and hydrogen graduate attraction and retention program act;
Sec.
create.
30311e.
Creates new act.
(1) Subject to subsection (2), mitigation activities must be completed concurrently with other permitted activities, unless the department and the permittee agree to an alternative schedule.
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(2) Mitigation activities may occur on a time-adjusted schedule for seasonal hydrology or construction conditions or in stages based on the development phasing plans of other permitted activities.
HB 4127'25, HB 4125'25, HB 4126'25, HB 4128'25, HB 4124'25 2025-04-17 Referred 03/25/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4148 of 2025 Rules Cameron Cavitt Education:
If a permittee opts to complete mitigation activities on a time-adjusted schedule, the permittee shall provide the department with a justification of the need for the time-adjusted schedule and a start date for the mitigation activities.
board members;
If a permittee opts to complete mitigation activities in stages, the permittee shall include in the development phasing plan performance deadlines and reporting requirements for each stage of mitigation activity.
state board of education;
(3) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the department may require financial assurance to ensure that mitigation activities are accomplished as specified.
require members to be selected from districts.
Financial assurance is required for high-risk mitigation activities and delayed mitigation activities, as described in subsection (4).
Amends sec.
Financial assurance is not required for the following mitigation RMH H04503'25 (H-2)_HB5501_APH_1 gtvdob 1 activities:
282a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.282a) & adds sec.
(a) On a site that is 0.25 acres or less in size.
282b.
(b) That occur on the same site as the permitted activities.
Referred 05/13/2025 HB 4151 of 2025 Rules David Martin Education:
(4) If the department and the permittee agree to an alternative schedule under subsection (1) that delays mitigation activities, the department shall require the permittee to provide financial assurance in the form of a bond in an amount equal to the estimated cost of completing the remaining mitigation activities, including monitoring and corrective actions, as determined by the department and based on a third-party cost estimate.
teachers and administrators;
(5) As used in this section:
endorsement requirements;
(a) "Development phasing plans" means a written, site-specific plan submitted as part of a permit application that includes the following information:
modify.
(i) The identity of the discrete stages of construction or land development over time, including the sequencing of site disturbance, infrastructure installation, and associated mitigation activities.
Amends sec.
(ii) A demonstration of how wetland mitigation will be implemented, monitored, and completed in coordination with each development phase.
1531 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531).
(b) "High-risk mitigation activities" means types of mitigation activity that have an elevated likelihood of failure to achieve required wetland performance standards due to factors including, but not limited to, complex hydrology manipulation, reliance on engineered water control structures, use of novel or experimental design approaches, limited site accessibility for long-term management, or implementation in areas with uncertain soil, groundwater, or watershed conditions.
2025-03-06 Referred 03/05/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4152 of 2025 Rules Kathy Schmaltz Education:
RMH H04503'25 (H-2)_HB5501_APH_1 gtvdob (c) "Mitigation activities" means activities performed to avoid, minimize, rectify, reduce, or compensate for impacts to wetlands, including, but not limited to, wetland restoration, creation, enhancement, preservation, relocation, internal reconfiguration within a development parcel, monitoring, maintenance, and adaptive management, as required by a permit or authorization issued under this part.
other;
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certain requirements for the approval of teacher preparation institutions;
create.
Amends sec.
1531e of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531e).
Referred 05/13/2025 HB 4153 of 2025 Rules Nancy DeBoer Education:
teachers and administrators;
district-level certifications;
provide for.
Amends secs.
501, 521, 551, 1231, 1233, 1311b, 1526, 1535a & 1809 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.501 et seq.) & adds sec.
1531l.
2025-03-06 Referred 03/05/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4154 of 2025 Rules Brian BeGole Education:
career and technical;
trade schools;
include in the postsecondary enrollment options act.
Amends sec.
3 of 1996 PA 160 (MCL 388.513).
Referred 03/12/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4155 of 2025 Rules Alicia St.
Germaine Education:
curriculum;
recommendations for curriculum companies and assessment companies;
require the department to provide.
Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec.
1278e.
Referred 05/13/2025 HB 4160 of 2025 Rules Gina Johnsen Administrative procedure:
rules;
adoption of rules by state agencies more stringent than federal regulations;
prohibit.
Amends secs.
32 & 45 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.232 & 24.245).
2025-09-04, 2025-09-18 Referred 02/26/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4221 of 2025 Rules Laurie Pohutsky Health occupations:
veterinarians;
veterinarian-client-patient relationship;
require.
Amends secs.
16287 & 18811 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16287 & 333.18811).
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HB 4221'25 2025-10-23, 2025-10-30 Referred 10/16/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4227 of 2025 Rules Parker Fairbairn Education:
safety;
1 emergency and safety manager and at least 1 mental health coordinator;
require each intermediate school district to employ.
Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec.
1308g.
Referred 05/14/2025 HB 4235 of 2025 Rules Rachelle Smit Public employees and officers:
state;
use of certain applications on state devices;
prohibit.
Creates new act.
2025-04-17 Referred 03/26/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4240 of 2025 Rules Bill Schuette State agencies (existing):
other;
foreign influence of public bodies;
prohibit.
Creates new act.
2025-04-17 Referred 03/26/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4241 of 2025 Rules Mike Hoadley Economic development:
other;
economic incentives to certain foreign countries;
prohibit.
Amends 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2001 - 125.2094) by adding sec.
7c.
2025-04-17 Referred 03/26/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4244 of 2025 Rules Matt Maddock Administrative procedure:
other;
references to the Gulf of Mexico;
require to be the Gulf of America.
Creates new act.
Referred 05/13/2025 HB 4246 of 2025 Rules Phil Green Health occupations:
nurses;
nurse licensure compact;
enact.
Amends secs.
16170a, 16222, 16231, 16238 & 17201 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16170a et seq.) & adds secs.
16187, 17225 & 17225a.
2025-05-22, 2025-06-05 Referred 05/14/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4254 of 2025 Rules Joseph Aragona Animals:
care and treatment;
conducting of research or training activities on dogs in a manner that causes pain or distress;
prohibit.
Amends secs.
2674, 2675 & 2678 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2674 et seq.);
adds secs.
2670 & 2675a & repeals secs.
2672 & 2673 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2672 & 333.2673).
Referred 10/30/2025 HB 4279 of 2025 Rules Jaime Greene Military affairs:
other;
Michigan National Guard apprenticeship program;
create.
Creates new act.
2025-08-21, 2025-09-04 Referred 05/20/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-3) HB 4306 of 2025 Rules Curtis VanderWall Traffic control:
driver license;
exceptions to driver license suspension for certain individuals who suffered an epileptic seizure;
provide for.
Amends sec.
309 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.309) & adds sec.
309a.
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HB 4307'25 2025-09-04, 2025-10-23 Referred 06/25/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4309 of 2025 (PA 45 of 2026) Rules David Prestin Health occupations:
physician's assistants;
physician's assistants licensure compact;
provide for.
Amends secs.
16337 & 18001 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16337 & 333.18001) & adds secs.
16187d, 17011b, 17061a, 17511b & 18011b.
2025-05-01, 2025-05-08 Referred 04/23/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4345 of 2025 (PA 5 of 2025) Rules Cameron Cavitt School aid:
penalties;
exception to minimum days of pupil instruction requirement for district closure during a declared state of emergency;
provide for.
Amends sec.
101 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1701).
2025-05-01 Referred 04/30/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4346 of 2025 Rules Angela Witwer Gaming:
other;
allocation of revenue under the lawful internet gaming act to the Michigan agriculture equine industry development fund;
remove cap.
Amends sec.
15 of 2019 PA 152 (MCL 432.315).
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HB 4347'25 2025-10-30, 2025-12-11 Referred 10/21/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4347 of 2025 Rules Tom Kunse Gaming:
horse racing;
Michigan agriculture and equine industry development fund;
modify.
Amends secs.
2 & 20 of 1995 PA 279 (MCL 431.302 & 431.320).
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HB 4346'25 2025-10-30, 2025-12-11 Referred 10/21/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-4) HB 4352 of 2025 Rules Tyrone Carter Water supply:
systems;
authority as municipal authority;
modify.
Amends title & secs.
1, 4, 4a, 4b, 4c & 4d of 1955 PA 233 (MCL 124.281 et seq.).
2025-06-26, 2025-08-21 Referred 06/05/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4354 of 2025 Rules Mike Mueller Water supply:
systems;
authority as municipal authority;
modify.
Amends sec.
2 of 1965 PA 203 (MCL 28.602).
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HB 4352'25 2025-06-26, 2025-08-21 Referred 06/05/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4361 of 2025 Rules Phil Green Public utilities:
other;
guidelines for trimming trees and branches around power lines;
modify.
Amends sec.
10p of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10p).
2026-01-15, 2026-01-22 Referred 12/09/2025 HB 4385 of 2025 Rules Joey Andrews Natural resources:
shorelands;
temporary erosion control structures;
authorize without permit during high water levels.
Amends secs.
32312, 32312a & 32510 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.32312 et seq.) & adds sec.
32510a.
Referred 06/25/2025 HB 4391 of 2025 Rules Julie Rogers Crimes:
intoxication or impairment;
methods of testing intoxication or impairment in the Michigan vehicle code;
expand to include other bodily fluid.
Amends secs.
625a, 625c & 625g of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.625a et seq.).
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HB 4390'25 2025-06-05, 2025-06-26 Referred 05/22/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-2) HB 4399 of 2025 Rules David Prestin Health occupations:
advanced practice registered nurses;
scope of practice of registered professional nurses who hold specialty certifications as nurse practitioners;
modify.
Amends secs.
17201, 17210, 17211a & 17212 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17201 et seq.) & adds sec.
17210a.
Referred 11/05/2025 HB 4402 of 2025 Rules Curtis VanderWall Health:
diseases;
dissemination of information about cytomegalovirus (CMV) to certain individuals and in certain situations;
provide for.
Amends secs.
5431 & 5432 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5431 & 333.5432) & adds sec.
5143.
2025-10-16, 2025-10-23 Referred 09/17/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4422 of 2025 Rules Pauline Wendzel Liquor:
authorized distribution agents;
authorized distribution agent fees;
increase.
Amends sec.
205 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1205).
2025-09-25 Referred 09/18/2025 HB 4484 of 2025 Rules Joseph Fox Human services:
medical services;
coverage policies for speech-language pathologists;
modify.
Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec.
109z.
2025-09-18, 2025-09-25 Referred 09/03/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4501 of 2025 Rules Mike Mueller Marihuana:
other;
cannabis regulatory agency;
allow to operate a marihuana reference laboratory and to collect, transport, possess, test, and perform research with marihuana.
Amends sec.
7 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27957).
2026-01-15, 2026-01-22 Referred 11/13/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4509 of 2025 Rules Luke Meerman Health occupations:
audiologists;
audiologist and speech language pathologist licensure compact;
provide for.
Amends secs.
16801 & 17601 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16801 & 333.17601) & adds secs.
16187, 16804 & 17603a.
2025-09-18, 2025-10-16 Referred 09/03/2025 HB 4552 of 2025 Rules Brad Paquette Health:
immunizations;
promulgation of certain rules and regulations that are more stringent than the vaccination exemptions provided in statute and that exclude individuals from school as a disease control measure;
prohibit.
Amends secs.
9215 & 9227 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9215 & 333.9227) & adds sec.
5115a.
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HB 4553'25 Referred 06/05/2025 HB 4553 of 2025 Rules James DeSana Education:
attendance;
promulgation of certain rules that are more stringent than the requirements for claiming exemption from immunizations;
prohibit.
Amends sec.
1177 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1177).
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HB 4552'25 Referred 06/05/2025 HB 4558 of 2025 Rules Curtis VanderWall Health:
occupations;
examination and evaluation for purchase of contact lenses;
allow to be in person or by telemedicine.
Amends secs.
5553, 5555, 5557 & 5561 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5553 et seq.) & adds secs.
5560 & 5562.
Referred 06/25/2025 HB 4591 of 2025 Rules Karl Bohnak Health occupations:
counselors;
professional counselors licensure compact;
provide for.
Amends sec.
18101 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18101) & adds secs.
16190a & 18105a.
2025-09-18, 2025-09-25 Referred 09/03/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4593 of 2025 Rules Matt Bierlein Health occupations:
dentists;
representing oneself as a "dental specialist" or as specializing in other dental areas;
prohibit under certain circumstances.
Amends sec.
16608 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16608).
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4594'25 2026-01-15, 2026-01-22 Referred 11/05/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-4) HB 4642 of 2025 Rules Angela Rigas Campaign finance:
violations;
authority of the attorney general's office to resolve violations involving the secretary of state;
provide for.
Amends sec.
15 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.215).
2025-09-18, 2025-09-25 Referred 08/19/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4679 of 2025 Rules Tullio Liberati Agriculture:
weights and measures;
certain definitions;
provide for.
Amends secs.
10 & 28c of 1964 PA 283 (MCL 290.610 & 290.628c).
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4678'25 2026-01-15 Referred 11/13/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4692 of 2025 Rules Angela Rigas Occupations:
cosmetologists;
branch facilities for a school of cosmetology;
provide for.
Amends 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.101 - 339.2677) by adding sec.
1205b.
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4693'25 2025-12-11, 2025-12-16 Referred 10/30/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4693 of 2025 Rules Tullio Liberati Occupations:
cosmetologists;
cosmetology licensing fees;
modify.
Amends secs.
9 & 25 of 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2209 & 338.2225).
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4692'25 Referred 10/30/2025 HB 4696 of 2025 Rules Luke Meerman Children:
guardians;
definition of relative under the guardianship assistance act;
modify.
Amends sec.
2 of 2008 PA 260 (MCL 722.872).
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4697'25 2026-03-12, 2026-03-19 Referred 02/24/2026reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4720 of 2025 Rules Rachelle Smit Elections:
voting equipment;
use of electronic voting systems that contain certain parts or equipment;
prohibit.
Amends secs.
795 & 795a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.795 & 168.795a).
2026-03-12, 2026-03-19 Referred 12/09/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4790 of 2025 Rules Jamie Thompson Health occupations:
physicians;
continuing education on menopause and related conditions;
provide for.
Amends secs.
17033 & 17533 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17033 & 333.17533).
2026-02-04, 2026-02-19 Referred 10/22/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4809 of 2025 Rules Bryan Posthumus Highways:
bridges;
tolling enforcement program;
provide for.
Amends title & sec.
219 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.219) & adds secs.
820a & 820b.
2025-11-13, 2025-12-11 Referred 09/30/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-4) HB 4813 of 2025 Rules Joseph Pavlov Education:
other;
interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children;
modify.
Amends secs.
1 & 2 of 2008 PA 160 (MCL 3.1041 & 3.1042).
2026-06-25 Referred 11/05/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-2) HB 4816 of 2025 Rules Nancy Jenkins-Arno Individual income tax:
credit;
credit for certain investments in Michigan businesses;
provide for.
Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec.
281.
2026-03-12, 2026-04-16 Referred 11/04/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-3) HB 4823 of 2025 Rules Joseph Aragona Liquor:
distribution;
general amendments;
provide for.
Amends secs.
105, 303, 526, 607, 609b & 1025 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1105 et seq.) & adds sec.
412.
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4824'25, HB 4825'25 2025-09-25 Referred 09/18/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4824 of 2025 (PA 83 of 2026) Rules Matt Bierlein Liquor:
other;
definition of brand;
modify.
Amends secs.
105 & 1115 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1105 436.2115) & adds sec.
604.
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4823'25 2025-09-25 Referred 09/18/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-3) HB 4834 of 2025 Rules Jaime Greene Aeronautics:
other;
aeronautics code;
revise.
Amends title & secs.
2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 26, 27, 33, 34, 35, 51, 52, 53, 55, 76, 76a, 77, 80b, 80e, 82, 86, 109 & 155 of 1945 PA 327 (MCL 259.2 et seq.);
adds sec.
89c & repeals sec.
36 of 1945 PA 327 (MCL 259.36).
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4835'25 Referred 09/30/2025 HB 4835 of 2025 Rules Jaime Greene Aeronautics:
other;
definition of law enforcement officer;
update.
Amends sec.
2 of 1965 PA 203 (MCL 28.602).
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4834'25 Referred 09/30/2025 HB 4845 of 2025 Rules Tom Kunse Transportation:
funds;
requirements for competitive bidding for certain road construction project contracts;
modify.
Amends sec.
11c of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.661c).
Referred 02/18/2026 HB 4855 of 2025 Rules David Prestin Weapons:
firearms;
possession of a pistol by a bow hunter;
allow.
Amends sec.
43510 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43510).
2026-01-15, 2026-01-22 Referred 11/05/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4864 of 2025 Rules Julie Rogers Health:
children;
definition of elevated blood lead level;
modify.
Amends sec.
5456 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5456).
2026-06-18, 2026-06-25 Referred 06/03/2026reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4878 of 2025 Rules Curtis VanderWall Health:
pharmaceuticals;
reporting certain information and regulating certain conduct related to drugs and the federal 340B program;
provide for.
Creates new act.
Referred 01/28/2026 HB 4881 of 2025 Rules Jerry Neyer Occupations:
individual licensing and registration;
reference to wholesale potato dealers licensing;
update.
Amends sec.
4105 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.4105).
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4882'25 2025-11-06, 2025-11-13 Referred 10/30/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4882 of 2025 Rules Jerry Neyer Occupations:
individual licensing and registration;
licensing of potato dealers;
eliminate.
Repeals 1964 PA 158 (MCL 290.451 - 290.466).
2025-11-06, 2025-11-13 Referred 10/30/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4892 of 2025 Rules Steve Frisbie Occupations:
accounting;
requirements for an accountancy firm license;
modify.
Amends secs.
724 & 728 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.724 & 339.728).
2025-11-13, 2025-12-11 Referred 11/04/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4894 of 2025 Rules Ron Robinson Occupations:
residential builders;
restrictions on qualifying experience for building inspectors;
modify.
Amends sec.
207 of 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5207) & adds sec.
1020.
Referred 06/25/2026 HB 4895 of 2025 Rules Rylee Linting Occupations:
individual licensing and registration;
continuing education requirements;
allow to be fulfilled with online remote learning.
Amends sec.
314 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.314).
2025-11-13, 2025-12-11, 2025-12-16 Referred 11/05/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4896 of 2025 Rules Jason Woolford Health occupations:
physicians;
license to engage in the practice of medicine for international medical school graduates;
provide for under certain circumstances.
Amends secs.
17001 & 17011 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17001 & 333.17011).
TIE BAR WITH:
HB 4925'25 2025-12-11, 2026-01-15 Referred 11/12/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4897 of 2025 Rules David Martin Occupations:
individual licensing and registration;
boiler installer license;
provide for.
Amends sec.
939 of 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5939) & adds secs.
926, 926a & 926b.
2026-01-15 Referred 12/18/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4898 of 2025 Rules Ann Bollin Occupations:
individual licensing and registration;
boiler repair license;
provide for.
Amends sec.
941 of 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5941) & adds secs.
928, 928a & 928b.
2026-01-15 Referred 12/18/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4899 of 2025 Rules Jamie Thompson Health occupations:
nurses;
evaluation of foreign trained registered nurses;
modify.
Amends sec.
17213 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17213).
2026-02-04, 2026-02-19 Referred 01/28/2026reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4901 of 2025 Rules Jamie Thompson Health:
licensing;
licensing of nurses and speech-language pathologists;
modify.
Amends secs.
17211 & 17603 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17211 & 333.17603).
2026-03-19 Referred 02/18/2026reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4907 of 2025 Rules David Prestin Occupations:
individual licensing and registration;
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passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #184 Yeas 57 Nays 51 Excused 0 Not Voting 2

Passed 57 Yea · 51 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 56100
Unaffiliated 1100
Democrat 04900
Total 575100
% of votes cast 53%47%0%0%
How each member voted (108)
Member Party Vote
Myers-Phillips — Nay
St. Germaine — Yea
Alabas Farhat Democrat Nay
Amos O'Neal Democrat Nay
Angela Witwer Democrat Nay
Betsy Coffia Democrat Nay
Brenda Carter Democrat Nay
Carol Glanville Democrat Nay
Carrie Rheingans Democrat Nay
Cynthia Neeley Democrat Nay
Denise Mentzer Democrat Nay
Donavan McKinney Democrat Nay
Dylan Wegela Democrat Nay
Emily Dievendorf Democrat Nay
Erin Byrnes Democrat Nay
Helena Scott Democrat Nay
Jason M Hoskins Democrat Nay
Jason Morgan Democrat Nay
Jasper Martus Democrat Nay
Jennifer Conlin Democrat Nay
Jimmie Wilson Jr Democrat Nay
Joey Andrews Democrat Nay
John Fitzgerald Democrat Nay
Joseph Tate Democrat Nay
Julie Brixie Democrat Nay
Julie M. Rogers Democrat Nay
Kara Hope Democrat Nay
Kelly A Breen Democrat Nay
Kimberly Edwards Democrat Nay
Kristian Grant Democrat Nay
Laurie Pohutsky Democrat Nay
Mai Xiong Democrat Nay
Matt Koleszar Democrat Nay
Matt Longjohn Democrat Nay
Mike McFall Democrat Nay
Morgan Foreman Democrat Nay
Natalie Price Democrat Nay
Penelope Tsernoglou Democrat Nay
Peter Herzberg Democrat Nay
Phil Skaggs Democrat Nay
Ranjeev Puri Democrat Nay
Reggie Miller Democrat Nay
Regina Weiss Democrat Nay
Samantha Steckloff Democrat Nay
Sharon MacDonell Democrat Nay
Stephanie A Young Democrat Nay
Stephen Wooden Democrat Nay
Tullio Liberati Jr. Democrat Nay
Tyrone Carter Democrat Nay
Veronica Paiz Democrat Nay
Will Snyder Democrat Nay
Angela Rigas Republican Yea
Ann M. Bollin Republican Yea
Bill Schuette Republican Yea
Brad Paquette Republican Yea
Bradley Slagh Republican Yea
Brian BeGole Republican Yea
Bryan Posthumus Republican Yea
Cameron Cavitt Republican Yea
Curtis S VanderWall Republican Yea
David Prestin Republican Yea
David W. Martin Republican Yea
Donni Steele Republican Yea
Douglas C Wozniak Republican Yea
Gina Johnsen Republican Yea
Greg VanWoerkom Republican Yea
Gregory Alexander Republican Yea
Gregory Markkanen Republican Yea
Jaime Greene Republican Yea
James DeSana Republican Yea
Jamie Thompson Republican Yea
Jason Woolford Republican Yea
Jay DeBoyer Republican Yea
Jennifer Wortz Republican Yea
Jerry Neyer Republican Yea
John R. Roth Republican Yea
Joseph A. Aragona Republican Yea
Joseph Fox Republican Yea
Joseph Pavlov Republican Yea
Josh Schriver Republican Yea
Karl Bohnak Republican Yea
Kathy Schmaltz Republican Yea
Ken Borton Republican Yea
Luke Meerman Republican Yea
Mark A Tisdel Republican Yea
Matt Hall Republican Yea
Matt Maddock Republican Yea
Matthew Bierlein Republican Yea
Mike Harris Republican Yea
Mike Hoadley Republican Yea
Mike Mueller Republican Yea
Nancy DeBoer Republican Yea
Nancy Jenkins-Arno Republican Yea
Parker Fairbairn Republican Yea
Pat Outman Republican Yea
Pauline Wendzel Republican Yea
Phil Green Republican Yea
Rachelle Smit Republican Yea
Ron Robinson Republican Yea
Rylee Linting Republican Yea
Sarah Lightner Republican Yea
Steve Carra Republican Yea
Steve Frisbie Republican Yea
Thomas Kuhn Republican Nay
Tim Kelly Republican Yea
Timothy Beson Republican Yea
Tom Kunse Republican Yea
William Bruck Republican Yea

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passed; given immediate effect

Passed 57 Yea · 51 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 55100
Unaffiliated 2200
Democrat 04800
Total 575100
% of votes cast 53%47%0%0%
How each member voted (108)
Member Party Vote
Outman — Yea
Myers-Phillips — Nay
O’Neal — Nay
St. Germaine — Yea
Alabas Farhat Democrat Nay
Angela Witwer Democrat Nay
Betsy Coffia Democrat Nay
Brenda Carter Democrat Nay
Carol Glanville Democrat Nay
Carrie Rheingans Democrat Nay
Cynthia Neeley Democrat Nay
Denise Mentzer Democrat Nay
Donavan McKinney Democrat Nay
Dylan Wegela Democrat Nay
Emily Dievendorf Democrat Nay
Erin Byrnes Democrat Nay
Helena Scott Democrat Nay
Jason M Hoskins Democrat Nay
Jason Morgan Democrat Nay
Jasper Martus Democrat Nay
Jennifer Conlin Democrat Nay
Jimmie Wilson Jr Democrat Nay
Joey Andrews Democrat Nay
John Fitzgerald Democrat Nay
Joseph Tate Democrat Nay
Julie Brixie Democrat Nay
Julie M. Rogers Democrat Nay
Kara Hope Democrat Nay
Kelly A Breen Democrat Nay
Kimberly Edwards Democrat Nay
Kristian Grant Democrat Nay
Laurie Pohutsky Democrat Nay
Mai Xiong Democrat Nay
Matt Koleszar Democrat Nay
Matt Longjohn Democrat Nay
Mike McFall Democrat Nay
Morgan Foreman Democrat Nay
Natalie Price Democrat Nay
Penelope Tsernoglou Democrat Nay
Peter Herzberg Democrat Nay
Phil Skaggs Democrat Nay
Ranjeev Puri Democrat Nay
Reggie Miller Democrat Nay
Regina Weiss Democrat Nay
Samantha Steckloff Democrat Nay
Sharon MacDonell Democrat Nay
Stephanie A Young Democrat Nay
Stephen Wooden Democrat Nay
Tullio Liberati Jr. Democrat Nay
Tyrone Carter Democrat Nay
Veronica Paiz Democrat Nay
Will Snyder Democrat Nay
Angela Rigas Republican Yea
Ann M. Bollin Republican Yea
Bill Schuette Republican Yea
Brad Paquette Republican Yea
Bradley Slagh Republican Yea
Brian BeGole Republican Yea
Bryan Posthumus Republican Yea
Cameron Cavitt Republican Yea
Curtis S VanderWall Republican Yea
David Prestin Republican Yea
David W. Martin Republican Yea
Donni Steele Republican Yea
Douglas C Wozniak Republican Yea
Gina Johnsen Republican Yea
Greg VanWoerkom Republican Yea
Gregory Alexander Republican Yea
Gregory Markkanen Republican Yea
Jaime Greene Republican Yea
James DeSana Republican Yea
Jamie Thompson Republican Yea
Jason Woolford Republican Yea
Jay DeBoyer Republican Yea
Jennifer Wortz Republican Yea
Jerry Neyer Republican Yea
John R. Roth Republican Yea
Joseph A. Aragona Republican Yea
Joseph Fox Republican Yea
Joseph Pavlov Republican Yea
Josh Schriver Republican Yea
Karl Bohnak Republican Yea
Kathy Schmaltz Republican Yea
Ken Borton Republican Yea
Luke Meerman Republican Yea
Mark A Tisdel Republican Yea
Matt Hall Republican Yea
Matt Maddock Republican Yea
Matthew Bierlein Republican Yea
Mike Harris Republican Yea
Mike Hoadley Republican Yea
Mike Mueller Republican Yea
Nancy DeBoer Republican Yea
Nancy Jenkins-Arno Republican Yea
Parker Fairbairn Republican Yea
Pauline Wendzel Republican Yea
Phil Green Republican Yea
Rachelle Smit Republican Yea
Ron Robinson Republican Yea
Rylee Linting Republican Yea
Sarah Lightner Republican Yea
Steve Carra Republican Yea
Steve Frisbie Republican Yea
Thomas Kuhn Republican Nay
Tim Kelly Republican Yea
Timothy Beson Republican Yea
Tom Kunse Republican Yea
William Bruck Republican Yea

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What does HB 5501 do?
Natural resources: wetlands; replacement or relocation of wetlands within a development project; allow. Amends sec. 30311d of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30311d).
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HB 5501 is sponsored by Gregory Alexander (Republican).
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