Natural resources: inland lakes; payments for lake level assessments; modify. Amends sec. 2150 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.2150).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tom Kunse

MI bills would change how payments for inland lake level assessments are collected and allocated, potentially altering who pays and how often assessments occur.

bill electronically reproduced 06/17/2026

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Bill Summary: HB 6105 (Michigan) – Natural resources: inland lakes; payments for lake level assessments; modify

Purpose and intent

This bill proposes amendments to Section 2150 of 1994 Public Act 451 (Michigan Compiled Laws 324.2150) related to inland lake management.

The core aim appears to modify how payments or funding are handled for lake level assessments, potentially adjusting the process, timing, eligibility, or amounts associated with assessments of lake levels on inland lakes.

Key provisions and changes (as proposed)

Amends Sec. 2150 of PA 451 (MCL 324.2150). Specific textual changes are not provided in the summary, but the bill is described as “payments for lake level assessments; modify,” indicating:

Revisions to the mechanism by which payments for lake level assessments are collected, allocated, or authorized.
Possible changes to who pays (e.g., property owners, lake associations, municipal entities) and how those payments are calculated (per acre, per lake, per assessment, or via valuation).
Potential adjustments to the frequency, scope, or methodology of lake level assessments (e.g., required data collection, reporting requirements, or standards used to determine lake levels).

Affected entities

Inland lake communities and stakeholders in Michigan, including:

Property owners around inland lakes subject to lake level assessments.
Lake associations or management districts responsible for funding assessments.
State or local government entities administering inland lake programs.

Any entities currently obligated to contribute funds for lake level assessments under the existing statute.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Introduced and assigned to the Committee on Government Operations.

Introduction date: June 17, 2026.

Legislative action history indicates the bill has recently entered the committee process; no further committee actions or floor actions are stated in the provided record.

If advanced, the bill would move through standard Michigan legislative steps (committee review, potential amendments, and consideration by both chambers, followed by the governor’s signature or veto).

Practical implications and potential impacts

Funding mechanics: Changes could either broaden or narrow who pays for lake level assessments, potentially affecting homeowners around inland lakes and lake associations.

Administrative burden: Revisions to assessment procedures could alter reporting requirements, data collection standards, or timelines for when assessments are due.

Lake management outcomes: Adjustments to funding and assessment processes may influence the timeliness, accuracy, or comprehensiveness of lake level data used for management decisions, flood risk mitigation, and environmental protection.

Notes and considerations

The exact text of the proposed amendments to MCL 324.2150 is not included in the provided summary, so the specific changes (percentages, dollar amounts, or procedural steps) are not yet confirmable.

Stakeholders may want to review the committee’s analysis, fiscal notes, and any drafted amendments to understand the full fiscal impact and operational changes.

If you’d like, I can incorporate specific details from the bill’s text or committee memo once they’re available to provide a more precise, line-item summary.