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MI HB5691
MI HB5691Drains: appeals; period to appeal apportionment or assessment costs on drain projects; modify. Amends secs. 72 & 72a of 1956 PA 40 (MCL 280.72 & 280.72a).
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Introduced
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
In Committee
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled"The drain code of 1956,"by amending sections 72 and 72a (MCL 280.72 and 280.72a), section 72 as amended by 2018 PA 646.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the process for appealing decisions made by a drain commissioner, who is an official responsible for overseeing drain projects. Specifically, it changes the timeframe within which a property owner who feels unfairly treated by a determination regarding the necessity of a drain project can file an appeal in circuit court. Previously, the appeal period was 10 days after the determination of necessity or no necessity. This bill extends the appeal period to 60 days after the determination of no necessity is filed with the drain commissioner, and establishes a new 21-day appeal period after a review under section 154 if the drain is determined to be necessary. These changes aim to provide more time for individuals to challenge decisions related to drain projects, which can involve assessments of costs on properties within a drainage district.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Will Snyder (D)*,
Joey Andrews (D),
Carol Glanville (D),
Peter Herzberg (D),
Tom Kunse (R),
Luke Meerman (R),
Jerry Neyer (R),
Angela Witwer (D),
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/10/2026 (on 03/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5691 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2026-HIB-5691.htm |
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