Senate Bill #1136 – Establishes Grant Request Process for AIS

Public Act 671 — Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)

Senate Bill #1136 became part of Public Act (PA) 671 in December of 2018.  This bill created a grant request process for funding the eradication of, and/or preventing the spread of, Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) in Michigan inland lakes.  This bill also requires the DEQ to establish an inland lake AIS control and eradication program.  Bill #1136 was signed by the Governor and filed with the Secretary of State on December 31, 2018 and becomes effective March 29, 2019.  A copy of Bill #1136 is attached, below:

• Senate Bill #1136