Natural resources: wetlands; wetland delineation regulations; provide for. Amends sec. 30321 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30321).
Key claim: Michigan HB5082 proposes to amend wetland delineation regulations under the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (MCL 324.30321).
Abstract
(HB5082 · 103rd Legislature) Natural resources: wetlands; wetland delineation regulations; provide for. Amends sec. 30321 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30321). Latest action (2026-07-01): Referred To Committee On Natural Resources And Agriculture
Why this matters
Wetland delineation rules determine which lands fall under state environmental permitting, directly affecting developers, farmers, and local governments navigating Michigan’s Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. Amendments at the delineation stage can shift the boundary between regulated and unregulated activity without changing the underlying permitting regime, making them consequential for land-use conservation outcomes.