Bill > HB5694

This bill modifies the Drain Code of 1956 to update various provisions related to drain projects, primarily focusing on improving notification procedures and clarifying existing processes. A key addition is Section 436, which establishes standardized requirements for notices related to drain projects, mandating that all such notices must include a website address where additional information like parcel numbers and maps of the drainage district can be found, and that this information must be publicly accessible online or on the county website if no official presence is maintained. The bill also refines how existing drains and easements are recognized, clarifies procedures for releasing unused easements, and updates requirements for public notices regarding drain district designations, board of determination meetings, bid lettings, and the abandonment or vacation of drains. It also introduces provisions for the consolidation of drainage districts and clarifies the roles and responsibilities of various officials and boards throughout the drain project lifecycle, ensuring greater transparency and accessibility of information for affected landowners and municipalities.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5694