Michigan high water mark bill draws Republican intraparty criticism
Michigan high water mark bill draws Republican intraparty criticism Updated Feb 23, 2021; Facebook Share LANSING, MI — Legislation that would simplify seawall permitting during high water periods on the Great Lakes and codify the state’s authority to regulate structures at the beach has drawn some intraparty fire from Republicans who are upset the bill no longer allow property owners to install erosion protections without getting a permit. Senate Bill 61 is sponsored by Sen. Roger Victory, R-Hudsonville. It’s backed by state regulators under Democrat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who called t...
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