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MI HB4352
MI HB4352Water 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.).
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Introduced
04/22/2025
04/22/2025
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
12/17/2025
12/17/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1955 PA 233, entitled"An act to provide for the incorporation of certain municipal authorities to acquire, own, extend, improve, and operate sewage disposal systems, water supply systems, and solid waste management systems; to prescribe the rights, powers, and duties thereof; to authorize contracts between such authorities and public corporations; to provide for the issuance of bonds to acquire, construct, extend, or improve the systems; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,"by amending the title and sections 1, 4, 4a, 4b, 4c, and 4d (MCL 124.281, 124.284, 124.284a, 124.284b, 124.284c, and 124.284d), the title as amended by 1998 PA 182, section 1 as amended by 2009 PA 164, section 4 as amended and section 4c as added by 1985 PA 178, section 4a as amended by 2008 PA 172, section 4b as amended by 2000 PA 24, and section 4d as amended by 2009 PA 167.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Municipal Authorities Act to expand the powers and regulatory capabilities of municipal water and sewage authorities, with a particular focus on "qualified authorities" (defined as authorities that own or operate water or sewage systems with a weekly treatment capacity of 1,000,000,000 gallons or more). The bill introduces several key changes, including allowing qualified authorities to create their own law enforcement agencies, adopt and enforce ordinances with civil and criminal penalties, and grant law enforcement officers expanded powers to enforce state and federal laws related to water, sewage, and waste management systems. The legislation also modifies definitions, clarifies rules for adopting regulations, and establishes procedures for enforcing those regulations. Specifically, qualified authorities can now create law enforcement agencies, appoint law enforcement officers, and grant them powers similar to those of traditional police officers, including the ability to enforce criminal laws, local ordinances, and federal regulations related to system security. The bill standardizes the language around rule-making, enforcement, and penalties across different types of municipal authorities, with additional provisions giving qualified authorities more robust regulatory and law enforcement capabilities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Tyrone Carter (D)*,
Timmy Beson (R),
Kimberly Edwards (D),
John Fitzgerald (D),
Mike Mueller (R),
Cynthia Neeley (D),
Carrie Rheingans (D),
Helena Scott (D),
Penelope Tsernoglou (D),
Mai Xiong (D),
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Local Government (on 01/14/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4352 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/House/htm/2025-HEBH-4352.htm |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Reported from Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4352-STH8Y2GB.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Reported from Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4352-WMHXPT3F.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4352-R3SCNX8M.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-4352.htm |
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