Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5851: Natural resources: wetlands; rare and imperiled wetlands; update. Amends sec. 30301 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30301).
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5851 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on April 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Natural resources: wetlands; rare and imperiled wetlands; update. Amends sec. 30301 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30301). Primary sponsor: Julie Brixie (Democratic). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2026): bill electronically reproduced 04/22/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Brixie | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 73 |
| Erin Byrnes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Kara Hope | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Sharon MacDonell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Donavan McKinney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Reggie Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Veronica Paiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Tonya Phillips | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Laurie Pohutsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Carrie Rheingans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Helena Scott | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Samantha Steckloff | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Penelope Tsernoglou | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Regina Weiss | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Stephen Wooden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Stephanie Young | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- bill electronically reproduced 04/22/2026
- referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism
- read a first time
- introduced by Representative Rep. Julie Brixie