Drains: other; requirement to provide landowners with preliminary cost estimates; provide for. Amends secs. 73 & 125 of 1956 PA 40 (MCL 280.73 & 280.125).

Michigan House Bill 5692, introduced on March 10, 2026, aims to amend the state's Drain Code of 1956. The bill requires drain commissioners to provide landowners with preliminary cost estimates for proposed drainage projects. This change is intended to enhance transparency and allow property owners to better understand potential financial impacts before project initiation.

Supporters of HB5692 argue that providing preliminary cost estimates to landowners will increase transparency and trust in local government projects. They believe this measure empowers property owners by giving them essential information to make informed decisions regarding drainage projects affecting their land.

Critics of HB5692 express concerns that the requirement for preliminary cost estimates could delay the initiation of necessary drainage projects. They worry that the additional administrative burden might lead to increased costs and bureaucratic inefficiencies, potentially hindering timely infrastructure improvements.