HB 5707 — Environmental protection: permits; exemption to permitting requirements for construction of certain residential ponds; provide for. Amends secs. 30103 & 30305 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30103 & 324.30305).
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This bill has passed the House. Introduced July 01, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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In plain language
This bill exempts certain residential pond constructions from permitting requirements.
The bill amends existing laws to exempt the construction of specific residential ponds from environmental permitting. This aims to simplify the process for homeowners looking to build ponds.
What this means for you
- Families: This means families may find it easier to build ponds for recreational or aesthetic purposes without the hassle of permits.
Summary
Environmental protection: permits; exemption to permitting requirements for construction of certain residential ponds; provide for. Amends secs. 30103 & 30305 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30103 & 324.30305).
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
380 added · 1097 removedPlain-language change summary
The amended version of HB 5707 introduces specific exemptions from permit requirements for existing structures in Michigan's waters, such as seasonal recreational structures and certain beach maintenance activities. This change means that property owners can maintain and use their waterfront areas more easily without needing extensive permits, which could streamline processes for both recreational and agricultural users. By reducing regulatory barriers, the amendment aims to balance waterway protection with the need for practical use by landowners, potentially benefiting local economies and property rights.
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Amends(1) sec.A permit is not required under this part for any of the following:
3(a) ofAny 2008fill or structure existing before April 1, 1966, in waters covered by former 1965 PA 295291, (MCLand 460.1003).any fill or structures existing before January 9, 1973, in waters covered for the first time by former 1972 PA 346.
2025-05-01(b) ReferredA 04/15/2025reportedseasonal withstructure recommendationplaced withouton amendmentbottomland HBto 4017facilitate RMH H06382'26 (H-1)_HB5707_APH_1 whafio 1 private noncommercial recreational use of 2025the Ruleswater Jerryif Neyerit Labor:the structure does not unreasonably interfere with the use of the water by others entitled to use the water or interfere with water flow.
health(c) andReasonable safety;sanding of beaches to the existing water's edge by the riparian owner or a person authorized by the riparian owner.
penalty(d) forMaintenance failureof toan reportagricultural adrain, death;regardless of outlet, if all of the following requirements are met:
decrease(i) byThe maintenance includes only activities that maintain the maximumlocation, allowabledepth, amountand ifbottom width of the deathdrain occursas toconstructed aor certainmodified individualat onany atime familybefore farm.July 1, 2014.
Amends(ii) sec.The maintenance is performed by the landowner or pursuant to in accordance with the drain code of 1956, 1956 PA 40, MCL 280.1 to 280.630.
35(e) Maintenance and operation of 1974a PAwaste 154collection (MCLor 408.1035).treatment facility either ordered to be constructed or approved for operation under a state or a federal water pollution control law and this part.
2025-05-22,For 2025-06-26purposes Referredof 03/13/2025reportedthis withsubdivision, recommendation"operation" withincludes substitutedredging, (H-2)filling, HBor 4021construction and placement of 2025structures Rulesin Josephthe Aragonawaste Civilcollection procedure:or treatment facility in compliance with this act.
evictions;(f) Construction and maintenance of minor drainage structures and facilities that are identified by rule in rules promulgated by the department under section 30110.
pretrialBefore a rule is promulgated pursuant to under this subsection, the rule must be approved by the majority of a committee consisting of the director of the department, the director of the department of agriculture and trial;rural development, and the director of the state transportation department or their the directors' designated representatives.
requireThe pretrial,rules andshall allowmust trial and pretrial to be conductedreviewed byat magistrate.least annually.
AmendsRMH secs.H06382'26 (H-1)_HB5707_APH_1 whafio 1 (g) Maintenance of a drain that either was legally established and constructed before January 1, 1973, pursuant to in accordance with the drain code of 1956, 1956 PA 40, MCL 280.1 to 280.630, except those legally established drains constituting that constitute mainstream portions of certain natural watercourses identified in rules promulgated by the department under section 30110, or was constructed or modified under a permit issued pursuant to under this part.
5735As &used 8511in this subdivision, "maintenance of 1961a PAdrain" 236means (MCLthe 600.5735physical &preservation 600.8511).of the location, depth, and bottom width of a drain and appurtenant structures to restore the function and approximate capacity of the drain as constructed or modified at any time before July 1, 2014, and includes, but is not limited to, the following activities if performed with best management practices:
2025-05-15(i) ReferredExcavation 03/18/2025 HB 4039 of 2025accumulated Rulessediments Patback Outmanto Administrativeoriginal procedure:contours.
rules;(ii) Reshaping of the side slopes.
requirement(iii) Bank stabilization where reasonably necessary to eliminateprevent regulations;erosion.
provideMaterials for.used for stabilization must be compatible with existing bank or bed materials.
Amends(iv) sec.Armoring, lining, or piping if a previously armored, lined, or piped section is being repaired and all work occurs within the footprint of the previous work.
39(v) Replacement of 1969existing PAcontrol 306structures, (MCLif 24.239).the original function of the drain is not changed and the original approximate capacity of the drain is not increased.
2025-09-04,(vi) 2025-09-18Repair Referred 01/29/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4101 of 2025stabilization (PAstructures. 42 of 2026) Rules Matt Bierlein Health occupations:
physical(vii) therapists;Culvert replacement, including culvert extensions of not more than 24 additional feet per culvert.
physicalRMH therapyH06382'26 licensure(H-1)_HB5707_APH_1 compact;whafio 1 (viii) Emergency reconstruction of recently damaged parts of the drain.
enact.Emergency reconstruction must occur within a reasonable period of time after damage occurs in order to qualify for this exemption.
Amends(h) 1978Projects PAconstructed 368under (MCLthe 333.1101watershed -protection 333.25211)and byflood addingprevention sec.act, 16 USC 1001 to 1012.1012a.
16187a.(i) Construction and maintenance of privately owned cooling or storage ponds used in connection with a public utility except at the interface with public waters.
TIE(j) BARMaintenance WITH:of a structure constructed under a permit issued pursuant to under this part and identified by rule promulgated under section 30110, if the maintenance is in place and in kind with no design or materials modification.
HB(k) 4102'25A 2025-05-08,water 2025-05-15withdrawal. Referred 04/30/2025reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) HB 4103 of 2025 (PA 43 of 2026) Rules Julie Rogers Health occupations:
occupational(l) therapists;Annual installation of a seasonal dock or docks, pilings, mooring buoys, or other mooring structures previously authorized by and in accordance with a permit issued under this part.
occupational(m) therapyControlled licensureaccess compact;of livestock to streams for watering or crossing if constructed in accordance with applicable practice standards set by the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service.
enact.(n) Temporary drawdowns of impoundments at hydroelectric projects licensed by the federal energy regulatory commission Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and subject to FERC's authority if both of the following apply:
Amends(i) 1978The PAFERC 368licensee (MCLhas 333.1101consulted -this 333.25211)state byduring addingthe sec.drawdown plan development and this state's concerns have been are addressed in the drawdown plan as FERC considers appropriate.
16188.(ii) Adverse environmental impacts, including stream flow, RMH H06382'26 (H-1)_HB5707_APH_1 whafio 1 aquatic resources, and timing, have been avoided and minimized to the extent practical.
TIE(o) BARRemoval, WITH:by the riparian owner or a person authorized by the riparian owner, of plants that are an aquatic nuisance, as that term is defined in section 3301, if the removal is accomplished by hand-pulling without using a powered or mechanized tool and all plant fragments are removed from the water and properly disposed of on land above the ordinary high-water mark.
HBas 4104'25defined 2025-05-01,in 2025-05-08section Referred30101. 04/16/2025reported with recommendation without amendment HB 4113 of 2025 Rules Samantha Steckloff Liquor:
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other;(p) Raking of lake bottomlands by the riparian owner or a person authorized by the riparian owner.
discountTo forminimize speciallyeffects designatedon distributorsthe lake bottomlands, the areas raked shall must be unvegetated before raking and on-premisespredominantly licensees;composed of sand or pebbles, and the raking shall must be performed without using a powered or mechanized tool.
increase.For the purposes of this subdivision, the pulling of a nonpowered, nonmechanized tool with a boat is not the use of a powered or mechanized tool.
Amends(q) sec.Excavation or construction of a pond on land zoned for residential or agricultural use if all the following conditions are met:
233(i) ofThe 1998pond, PAafter 58excavation (MCLor 436.1233).construction, will be less than 1 acre in total surface area.
2025-05-15,(ii) 2025-05-22The Referredpond 05/08/2025reportedis withor recommendationwill withoutbe amendmentfor HBnoncommercial, 4119residential ofuse. 2025 Rules Steve Frisbie Sales tax:
exemptions;(iii) The pond is not connected to a lake, river, or stream.
purchase(r) Placement or distribution of certainspoils aircraftfrom andthe aviationexcavation equipment;of a pond described under subdivision (q) on land adjacent to the upland portions of the property on which the pond is located, or on or near the site of the excavation.
exempt.(2) As used in this section:
Amends, sec."water RMH H06382'26 (H-1)_HB5707_APH_1 whafio 1 (a) "Residential use" means the use of land, buildings, or structures for human homes or dwelling places.
4x(b) "Water withdrawal" means the removal of 1933water PAfrom 167its (MCLsource 205.54x).for any purpose.
Referred(3) 06/18/2026Subsection HB(1)(q) 4120and of(r) 2025are Rulesretroactive Joeyand Andrewstake Useeffect tax:January 1, 2020.
exemptions;(4)(3) As used in this part, "agricultural drain" means a human-made conveyance of water that meets all of the following requirements:
purchase(a) ofDoes certainnot aircrafthave andcontinuous aviationflow. equipment;
exempt.(b) Flows primarily as a result of precipitation-induced surface runoff or groundwater drained through subsurface drainage systems.
Amends(c) sec.Serves agricultural production.
4k(d) ofWas 1937constructed PAbefore 94January (MCL1, 205.94k).1973, or was constructed in compliance with this part or former 1979 PA 203.
TIESec. BAR WITH:
HR30305. 0002'25 Referred 06/18/2026 HB 4125 of 2025 Rules Mike McFall Higher education:
education(1) programs;Activities that require a permit under part 325 or part 301 or 325 or a discharge that is authorized by a discharge permit under section 3112 or 3113 do not require a permit under this part.
nuclear(2) andThe hydrogenfollowing educationuses grantare program;allowed in a wetland without a permit subject to other laws of this state and the owner's regulation:
create.(a) Fishing, trapping, or hunting.
Creates(b) newSwimming act.or boating.
TIE(c) BARHiking. WITH:
HB(d) 4127'25,Grazing HBof 4129'25,animals, HBincluding 4126'25,fencing HBand 4128'25,post HBplacement 4124'25if 2025-04-17the Referredfence 03/25/2025reportedis withdesigned recommendationto withoutcontrol amendmentlivestock, HBdoes 4129not exceed 11 feet in height, and utilizes an amount of 2025material Rulesthat Joeydoes Andrewsnot Labor:RMH H06382'26 (H-1)_HB5707_APH_1 whafio 1 exceed that of a woven wire fence utilizing 6-inch vertical spacing and posts.
employment(e) incentives;Farming, horticulture, silviculture, lumbering, and ranching activities, including plowing, irrigation, irrigation ditching, seeding, cultivating, minor drainage, harvesting for the production of food, fiber, and forest products, or upland soil and water conservation practices.
employmentAll incentivesof nuclearthe andfollowing hydrogenapply graduatefor attractionthe andpurposes retentionof programthis act;subdivision:
create.(i) Beginning October 1, 2013, to To be allowed in a wetland without a permit, these activities shall must be part of an established ongoing farming, ranching, horticultural, or silvicultural operation.
CreatesFarming newand act.silvicultural activities on areas lying fallow as part of a conventional rotational cycle are part of an established ongoing operation, unless modifications to the hydrological regime or mechanized land clearing are necessary to resume operation.
TIEActivities BARthat WITH:bring into farming, ranching, horticultural, or silvicultural use an area not in any of these uses, or that convert an area from a forested or silvicultural use to a farming, ranching, or horticultural use, are not part of an established ongoing operation.
HB(ii) 4127'25,Minor HBdrainage 4125'25,does HBnot 4126'25,include HBdrainage 4128'25,associated HBwith 4124'25the 2025-04-17immediate Referredor 03/25/2025reportedgradual withconversion recommendationof withouta amendmentwetland HBto 4148a ofnonwetland, 2025or Rulesconversion Cameronfrom Cavitt1 Education:wetland use to another.
boardMinor members;drainage does not include the construction of a canal, ditch, dike, or other waterway or structure that drains or otherwise significantly modifies a stream, lake, or wetland.
state(iii) boardWetland ofaltered education;under this subdivision shall must not be used for a purpose other than a purpose described in this section without a permit from the department.
requireRMH membersH06382'26 (H-1)_HB5707_APH_1 whafio 1 (f) Maintenance or operation of serviceable structures in existence on October 1, 1980 or constructed pursuant to beunder selectedthis frompart districts.or former 1979 PA 203.
Amends(g) sec.Construction or maintenance of farm or stock ponds.
282a(h) Maintenance of 1954an PAagricultural 116drain, (MCLregardless 168.282a)of &outlet, addsif sec.all of the following requirements are met:
282b.(i) The maintenance includes only activities that maintain the location, depth, and bottom width of the drain as constructed or modified at any time before July 1, 2014.
Referred(ii) 05/13/2025The HBmaintenance 4151is performed by the landowner or pursuant to in accordance with the drain code of 20251956, Rules1956 DavidPA Martin40, Education:MCL 280.1 to 280.630.
teachers(iii) andThe administrators;maintenance does not include any modification that results in additional wetland drainage or conversion of a wetland to a use to which it was not previously subject.
endorsement(i) requirements;Maintenance of a drain that was legally established and constructed pursuant to in accordance with the drain code of 1956, 1956 PA 40, MCL 280.1 to 280.630, if the drain was constructed before January 1, 1973 or under a permit issued pursuant to under this part.
modify.As used in this subdivision, "maintenance of a drain" means the physical preservation of the location, depth, and bottom width of a drain and appurtenant structures to restore the function and approximate capacity of the drain as constructed or modified at any time before July 1, 2014, including the placement of spoils removed from the drain in locations along that drain where spoils have been previously placed.
AmendsMaintenance sec.of a drain under this subdivision does not include any modification that results in additional wetland drainage or conversion of a wetland to a use to which it was not previously subject.
1531RMH H06382'26 (H-1)_HB5707_APH_1 whafio 1 (j) Construction or maintenance of 1976farm PAroads, 451forest (MCLroads, 380.1531).or temporary roads for moving mining or forestry equipment, if the roads are constructed and maintained in a manner to ensure that any adverse effect on the wetland will be minimized.
2025-03-06Borrow Referredmaterial 03/05/2025reportedfor withroad recommendationconstruction withoutor amendmentmaintenance HBshall 4152must ofbe 2025taken Rulesfrom Kathyupland Schmaltzsources Education:if feasible.
other;In determining whether an alternative will minimize any adverse effect on the wetland, the department shall consider cost, existing technology, and logistics in light of overall project purposes.
certain(k) requirementsMaintenance forof thepublic approvalstreets, highways, or roads that meets all of teacherthe preparationfollowing institutions;requirements:
create.(i) Does not include any modification that changes the original location or footprint.
Amends(ii) sec.Is done in a manner that minimizes any adverse effect on the wetland.
1531e(l) Maintenance or repair of 1976utility PAlines 451and (MCLassociated 380.1531e).support structures that meets all of the following requirements:
Referred(i) 05/13/2025Is HBdone 4153in ofa 2025manner Rulesthat Nancyminimizes DeBoerany Education:adverse effect on the wetland.
teachers(ii) andDoes administrators;not include any modification to the character, scope, or size of the originally constructed design.
district-level(iii) certifications;Does not convert a wetland area to a use to which it was not previously subject.
provideFor for.the purposes of this subdivision and subdivision (m), "utility line" means any pipe or pipeline used for the transportation of any gaseous, liquid, liquescent, or slurry substance, for any purpose, and any cable, line, or wire for the transmission for any purpose of electrical energy, telephone or telegraph messages, or radio or television communication.
AmendsRMH secs.H06382'26 (H-1)_HB5707_APH_1 whafio 1 (m) Installation of utility lines having that have a diameter of 6 inches or less using directional drilling or boring, or knifing-in, and the placement of poles with minimal (less than 1 cubic yard) structure support, if the utility lines and poles are installed in a manner that minimizes any adverse effect on the wetland.
501,Directional 521,drilling 551,or 1231,boring 1233,under 1311b,this 1526,subdivision 1535ashall &must 1809meet all of 1976the PAfollowing 451requirements: (MCL 380.501 et seq.) & adds sec.
1531l.(i) The top of the utility line is at least 4 feet below the soil surface of the wetland.
2025-03-06However, Referredif 03/05/2025reportedthe withpresence recommendationof withrock substituteprevents (H-1)the HBplacement 4154of the utility line at the depth otherwise required by this subparagraph, the bottom of 2025the Rulesutility Brianline BeGoleis Education:not placed higher than the top of the rock.
career(ii) The entry and technical;exit holes are located a sufficient distance from the wetland to ensure that disturbance of the wetland does not occur.
trade(iii) schools;The operation does not result in the eruption or release of any drilling fluids up through the ground and into the wetland and there is an adequate plan to respond to any release of drilling mud or other fill material.
include(n) Operation or maintenance, including reconstruction of recently damaged parts, of serviceable dikes and levees in theexistence postsecondaryon enrollmentOctober options1, act.1980 or constructed pursuant to under this part or former 1979 PA 203.
Amends(o) sec.Placement of biological residuals from activities, including the cutting of woody vegetation or the in-place grinding of tree stumps, performed under this section within a wetland, if all the biological residuals originate within that wetland.
3(p) Excavation or construction of 1996a PApond 160on (MCLland 388.513).zoned for residential or agricultural use if all the following conditions are RMH H06382'26 (H-1)_HB5707_APH_1 whafio 1 met:
Referred(i) 03/12/2025reportedThe withpond, recommendationafter withoutexcavation amendmentor HBconstruction, 4155will ofbe 2025less Rulesthan Alicia1 St.acre in total surface area.
Germaine(ii) Education:The pond is or will be for noncommercial, residential use.
curriculum;(iii) The pond is not connected to a lake, river, or stream.
recommendations(q) forPlacement curriculumor companiesdistribution andof assessmentspoils companies;from the excavation of a pond described under subdivision (p) on land adjacent to the upland portions of the property on which the pond is located.
require(3) theAn departmentactivity in a wetland that was effectively drained for farming before October 1, 1980 and that on and after October 1, 1980 has continued to provide.be effectively drained as part of an ongoing farming operation is not subject to regulation under this part.
Amends(4) 1976A PAwetland 451that (MCLis 380.1incidentally -created 380.1852)as bya addingresult sec.of 1 or more of the following activities is not subject to regulation under this part:
1278e.(a) Excavation as part of commercial sand, gravel, or mineral mining, if the area was not a wetland before excavation.
ReferredThis 05/13/2025exemption HBfrom 4160regulation ofapplies 2025until Rulesthe Ginaproperty Johnsenon Administrativewhich procedure:the wetland is located meets both of the following requirements:
rules;(i) Is no longer used for excavation as part of commercial sand, gravel, or mineral mining.
adoption(ii) ofIs rulesbeing byused statefor agenciesanother morepurpose stringentunrelated thanto federalexcavation regulations;as part of commercial sand, gravel, or mineral mining.
prohibit.(b) Construction and operation of a water treatment pond, lagoon, or storm water stormwater facility in compliance with the requirements of state or federal water pollution control laws.
Amends(c) secs.A diked area associated with a landfill if the landfill complies with the terms of the landfill construction permit and if the diked area was not a wetland before diking.
32RMH &H06382'26 45(H-1)_HB5707_APH_1 whafio 1 (d) Construction of 1969drains PAin 306upland (MCLfor 24.232the &sole 24.245).purpose of removing excess soil moisture from upland areas that are primarily in agricultural use.
2025-09-04,(e) 2025-09-18Construction Referredof 02/26/2025reportedroadside withditches recommendationin withoutupland amendmentfor HBthe 4221sole purpose of 2025removing Rulesexcess Lauriesoil Pohutskymoisture Healthfrom occupations:upland.
veterinarians;(f) An agricultural soil and water conservation practice designed, constructed, and maintained for the purpose of enhancing water quality.
veterinarian-client-patient(5) relationship;An area that becomes contiguous to a water body created as a result of commercial excavation for sand, gravel, or mineral mining is not subject to regulation under this part solely because it that area is contiguous to the created water body.
require.This exemption from regulation applies until the property on which the wetland is located meets both of the following requirements:
Amends(a) secs.Is no longer used for excavation as part of commercial sand, gravel, or mineral mining.
16287(b) &Is 18811being ofused 1978for PAanother 368purpose (MCLunrelated 333.16287to &excavation 333.18811).as part of commercial sand, gravel, or mineral mining.
TIE(6) BARExcept WITH:as provided in subsection (7), the following activities are not subject to regulation under this part:
HB(a) 4221'25Leveling 2025-10-23,of 2025-10-30sand, Referredremoval 10/16/2025reportedof withvegetation, recommendationgrooming withoutof amendmentsoil, HBor 4227removal of 2025debris, Rulesin Parkeran Fairbairnarea Education:of unconsolidated material predominantly composed of sand, rock, or pebbles, located between the ordinary high-water mark and the water's edge.
safety;(b) Mowing of vegetation between the ordinary high-water mark and the water's edge.
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requireClair eachRiver, intermediateotherwise schoolreferred district to employ.as the St.
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1308g.Clair RMH H06382'26 (H-1)_HB5707_APH_1 whafio 1 county, as provided for in 1899 PA 175.
Referred(8) 05/14/2025As HBused 4235in ofthis 2025section: Rules Rachelle Smit Public employees and officers:
state;(a) "Residential use" means the use of land, buildings, or structures for human homes or dwelling places.
use(b) "Utility line" means any pipe or pipeline used for the transportation of certainany applicationsgaseous, onliquid, stateliquescent, devices;or slurry substance, for any purpose, and any cable, line, or wire for the transmission for any purpose of electrical energy, telephone or telegraph messages, or radio or television communication.
prohibit.(9) (8) As used in this part, "agricultural drain" means a human-made conveyance of water that meets all of the following requirements:
Creates(a) newDoes act.not have continuous flow.
2025-04-17(b) ReferredFlows 03/26/2025reportedprimarily withas recommendationa withresult substituteof (H-1)precipitation-induced HBsurface 4240runoff ofor 2025groundwater Rulesdrained Billthrough Schuettesubsurface Statedrainage agenciessystems. (existing):
other;(c) Serves agricultural production.
foreign(d) influenceWas ofconstructed publicbefore bodies;January 1, 1973, or was constructed in compliance with this part or former 1979 PA 203.
prohibit.Final Page RMH H06382'26 (H-1)_HB5707_APH_1 whafio
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.
TIE BAR WITH:
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).
TIE BAR WITH:
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).
TIE BAR WITH:
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).
TIE BAR WITH:
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.).
TIE BAR WITH:
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.
TIE BAR WITH:
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).
TIE BAR WITH:
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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Sponsors
- Matthew Bierlein · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
- Matthew Bierlein Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 56 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 6 | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 63 | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 59% | 41% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (107)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Myers-Phillips | — | Nay |
| O’Neal | — | Nay |
| St. Germaine | — | Yea |
| Alabas Farhat | Democrat | Nay |
| Angela Witwer | Democrat | Yea |
| Betsy Coffia | Democrat | Nay |
| Carol Glanville | Democrat | Nay |
| Carrie Rheingans | 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 | Yea |
| John Fitzgerald | Democrat | Nay |
| Joseph Tate | Democrat | Yea |
| 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 |
| Noah Arbit | Democrat | Nay |
| Penelope Tsernoglou | Democrat | Nay |
| Peter Herzberg | Democrat | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| Tyrone Carter | Democrat | Nay |
| Veronica Paiz | Democrat | Nay |
| Will Snyder | Democrat | Yea |
| 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 | Nay |
| 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 | Yea |
| Tim Kelly | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy Beson | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Kunse | Republican | Yea |
| William Bruck | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 55 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 6 | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 63 | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 59% | 41% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (107)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Outman | — | Yea |
| Myers-Phillips | — | Nay |
| O’Neal | — | Nay |
| St. Germaine | — | Yea |
| Alabas Farhat | Democrat | Nay |
| Angela Witwer | Democrat | Yea |
| Betsy Coffia | Democrat | Nay |
| Carol Glanville | Democrat | Nay |
| Carrie Rheingans | 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 | Yea |
| John Fitzgerald | Democrat | Nay |
| Joseph Tate | Democrat | Yea |
| 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 |
| Noah Arbit | Democrat | Nay |
| Penelope Tsernoglou | Democrat | Nay |
| Peter Herzberg | Democrat | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| Tyrone Carter | Democrat | Nay |
| Veronica Paiz | Democrat | Nay |
| Will Snyder | Democrat | Yea |
| 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 | Nay |
| 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 | Yea |
| Tim Kelly | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy Beson | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Kunse | Republican | Yea |
| William Bruck | Republican | Yea |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 5707 do?
- Environmental protection: permits; exemption to permitting requirements for construction of certain residential ponds; provide for. Amends secs. 30103 & 30305 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30103 & 324.30305).
- Who sponsors HB 5707?
- HB 5707 is sponsored by Matthew Bierlein (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 5707?
- This bill has passed the House. Introduced July 01, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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