HB 4352 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Water supply: systems; authority as municipal authority; modify. Amends title & secs. 1, 4, 4a, 4b, 4c & 4d of 1955 PA 233 (MCL 124.281 et seq.).

HB 4352 is a technical amendment to Michigan's 1955 water supply authority law (MCL 124.281 et seq.), modifying specific sections of the statute to update administrative procedures. It directly affects municipal water systems operating under this law by adjusting how they function as "municipal authorities." The bill does not create new policies or funding but revises existing legal language for clarity and alignment. As a procedural update, it requires no new approvals beyond standard legislative review.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Jan 2026

House Passage

Dec 2025

Senate Passage

Jan 2026

Governor

Introduced Apr 22, 2025 Last action Jan 14, 2026

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What changed between versions

Substitute (H-1) → Substitute (H-1) - 2 · 3 edits

MINOR

The document was updated from a list of committee records to include the full text of the substitute bill for HB 4352. The substantive policy changes within the bill text include expanding the definition of a 'qualified authority' to include those managing water systems with a weekly capacity of 1 billion gallons, adding new powers for authorities to appoint law enforcement officers, and clarifying definitions for various utility systems.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to explicitly authorize authorities to appoint or employ law enforcement officers, and the applicability of the 'qualified authority' status was increased based on water treatment capacity.

REQUIREMENT

Added explicit authority for incorporated municipal authorities to appoint or employ law enforcement officers.

Added specific provisions allowing authorities to adopt bylaws, maintain offices, and determine project designs and construction standards.

DEFINITION

Modified the definition of 'qualified authority' to include entities operating water supply systems with a weekly treatment capacity of 1 billion gallons or more.

Floor votes · House Dec 17, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Jan 14, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT

upper

Jan 14, 2026

Upper · Passed

PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

upper

Dec 17, 2025

Lower · Passed

passed Roll Call #366 Yeas 84 Nays 19 Excused 0 Not Voting 7

lower

Dec 17, 2025

Lower · Passed

passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #348 Yeas 85 Nays 18 Excused 0 Not Voting 7

lower

Dec 16, 2025

Lower · Passed

substitute (H-1) adopted

lower

Aug 21, 2025

Committee

referred to second reading

lower

Aug 21, 2025

Lower · Passed

reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)

lower

Jun 5, 2025

Lower · Passed

recommendation concurred in

lower

Jun 5, 2025

Committee

referred to Committee on Rules, with substitute (H-1)

lower

Apr 22, 2025

Committee

referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform

lower

Apr 22, 2025

Introduced

introduced by Representative Rep. Tyrone Carter

lower

1 primary · 9 co-sponsors