Drains: other; certain disclosures regarding drain projects; require. Amends secs. 71 & 121 of 1956 PA 40 (MCL 280.71 & 280.121).
Key claim: House Bill 6324 would require drain officials to make specified disclosures about drain projects by amending Michigan’s Drain Code of 1956.
Abstract
(HB6324 · 103rd Legislature) Drains: other; certain disclosures regarding drain projects; require. Amends secs. 71 & 121 of 1956 PA 40 (MCL 280.71 & 280.121). Sponsor: Rep. Angela Witwer (D) + 5 co-sponsors In committee: H Government Operations Latest action (2026-09-15): Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/01/2026
Why this matters
Drain projects can trigger special assessments on affected property owners and reshape local drainage infrastructure, so disclosure requirements affect what residents and municipalities learn before costs are levied. If enacted, HB 6324 would add transparency obligations to a specialized local process governed by county drain commissioners under the 1956 Drain Code.