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SB 579

Natural resources: other; certain fees in the natural resources and environmental protection act; modify. Amends secs. 3104, 3110, 3118, 3120, 4104, 11153, 30104, 30109, 32312 & 32513 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.3104 et seq.).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sam Singh

Michigan adjusts multiple natural resource and environmental protection fees under the 1994 act to modify permit, license, and regulatory costs across eight program areas.

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Bill Summary · SB 579

Legislative bill overview

SB 579 modifies various fees established under Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act of 1994. The bill adjusts fees across multiple sections governing natural resource permits, licenses, and environmental protections, though the specific fee changes are not detailed in the bill summary provided.

Why is this important

Fee adjustments in natural resource management directly affect funding for environmental protection programs, wildlife management, and park maintenance. These changes impact both the cost burden on businesses, landowners, and citizens who use natural resources, and the revenue available to state agencies for conservation and environmental enforcement.

Potential points of contention

  • Magnitude of fee increases unclear – Without knowing specific fee amounts, stakeholders cannot assess whether changes are modest adjustments or substantial increases that could burden small businesses or low-income users
  • Distributional fairness – Different fee changes across eight separate statutory sections may create uneven impacts, potentially favoring certain industries or user groups over others
  • Revenue allocation – The bill doesn't specify how increased fee revenue will be allocated, raising questions about whether funds will reach conservation programs or general state budgets

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

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