HB 5693 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Drains: drain commissioners; performance audits of the operations of the drain commissioner's office; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 40 (MCL 280.1 - 280.630) by adding sec. 31b.

This bill requires independent audits of county drain commissioner offices every two years or upon request by county or municipal officials. The audits will examine financial records, administrative practices, and performance of drain commissioners by an auditor designated by the state attorney general. Costs for these audits will be paid by the county general fund, though requesting municipalities would share half the cost if they initiate the audit. The bill affects county drain commissioners, county boards, and municipalities by establishing a formal oversight process for drainage operations.
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Introduced Mar 10, 2026 Last action Mar 11, 2026
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Mar 10, 2026
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referred to Committee on Government Operations
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Mar 10, 2026
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introduced by Representative Rep. Angela Witwer
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