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HB 4383

Drains: water management districts; revise procedure following determination of necessity of water management program and establishment of district. Amends secs. 559, 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 569, 570, 571, 572, 573, 574, 576, 577, 578, 580, 581, 582 & 583 of 1956 PA 40 (MCL 280.559 et seq.); adds secs. 561b, 561d, 564b & 569b & repeals secs. 554, 566, 567, 568, 575 & 579 of 1956 PA 40 (MCL 280.554 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4382'23

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Abraham Aiyash and 15 co-sponsors

HB 4383 streamlines Michigan water management district establishment procedures and governance structures, potentially reducing local input but accelerating infrastructure decisions.

bill electronically reproduced 04/12/2023
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Bill Summary · HB 4383

Legislative bill overview

HB 4383 comprehensively revises Michigan's water management district procedures, particularly the processes for establishing districts and determining the necessity of water management programs. The bill amends the 1956 Drain Code by modifying multiple sections related to district formation, governance, and operations, while repealing several outdated provisions.

Why is this important

Water management districts handle critical infrastructure like drainage systems that protect agricultural land, prevent flooding, and manage water quality. Streamlining these procedures can reduce delays in addressing infrastructure needs, but changes to establishment requirements could shift how local communities influence decisions affecting their property and water resources.

Potential points of contention

  • Local control vs. efficiency: Revised procedures may reduce local input opportunities during district formation, raising concerns about community consultation in water management decisions
  • Cost allocation changes: Modifications to how districts are established and funded could alter who bears the financial burden for drainage and water management improvements
  • Repealed protections: Removal of five existing code sections may eliminate safeguards currently protecting property owners or municipalities from unwanted district inclusion or costs
  • Procedural complexity: Substantial rewrites across 18+ sections create implementation uncertainty and may confuse stakeholders unfamiliar with new requirements
  • Tie-bar dependency: The bill's effectiveness depends on companion HB 4382, meaning both must pass to achieve intended outcomes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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