MichiganDrain rules would count same-size or larger pipe replacements as maintenance costs
The introduced text would treat replacing an enclosed drain or crossing with one of the same or larger diameter as a maintenance cost when normal water flow must continue.
What it does
The drain-cost list includes replacing an enclosed drain or crossing with one of the same or larger diameter, when the work keeps water flowing normally.
Argument forCounting qualifying replacements as maintenance costs could help drainage officials repair enclosed drains while keeping water moving normally.
Argument againstIf these costs are assessed to the drainage district, affected property owners might face charges for larger replacement projects.
More detail
Drain commissioners and drainage boards would be able to treat certain enclosed drain or crossing replacements as maintenance costs. The provision covers replacing an enclosed drain or crossing with an enclosed drain or crossing of the same or larger diameter. The replacement must continue the normal flow of water. Other assessment and spending rules in the drain code would still apply.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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History
- 2026
- Sep 15bill electronically reproduced 09/01/2026Latest
- Sep 1referred to Committee on Government OperationsMinor
- Sep 1read a first timeMinor
- Sep 1introduced by Representative Rep. Angela WitwerIntroduced
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