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SB 1003MICHIGANSession 2025-2026State Billin committee
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Michigan bill mandates 30% land and water conservation by 2030 and regional legacy plans

Original title: Natural resources: land acquisition; preservation of land and water; provide for.

Last action · May 21, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURESponsors: Sue Shink and 3 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Senate Bill 1003 requires the Department of Natural Resources to coordinate state efforts to achieve voluntary conservation and of 30% of Michigan's total land and water area by 2030, and to develop six regional legacy plans by December 31, 2026. The legislation also updates public land acquisition notification rules and mandates biennial progress reports.

Why it matters

The measure establishes binding statewide conservation targets and requires regional planning that directly involves local governments, tribal nations, and landowners in land use decisions across public and private holdings.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Department of Natural Resources

The department is tasked with developing six regional legacy plans, implementing conservation targets, conducting public meetings, and submitting biennial progress reports.

Directly affected

Local Units of Government

Local legislative bodies receive advance written notice of land transactions over 80 acres, can request public meetings, and must approve certain land acquisitions during state payment shortfalls.

Directly affected

Private Landowners and Land Conservancies

Their voluntarily conserved holdings, working lands, and private lands may be included in regional legacy plans and state conservation initiatives.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary goal of Senate Bill 1003?
The bill directs the Department of Natural resources to coordinate efforts to achieve voluntary conservation and for 30% of Michigan's total land and water area by 2030.
How many regional legacy plans must be created, and by when?
The department must develop six regional legacy plans by December 31, 2026, covering different geographic regions of the state's Upper and Lower Peninsulas.
Can local communities weigh in on state land acquisitions?
Yes. The bill requires 30 days' notice before acquiring or disposing of land over 80 acres, and local legislative bodies or groups of five or more residents can request a public meeting within 15 days of the notice.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

2 actions
  1. May 21, 2026SenateCommittee
    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE
  2. May 21, 2026SenateIntroduced
    INTRODUCED BY SENATOR SUE SHINK

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Lobbying Activity

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Sponsors

Sue ShinkSenate · District 14DemocraticPrimary sponsor
Stephanie ChangSenate · District 3DemocraticCosponsor
Erika GeissSenate · District 1DemocraticCosponsor
Rosemary BayerSenate · District 13DemocraticCosponsor

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policy shift100% confidence

Establishment of 2030 Conservation Mandate

The legislation introduces a concrete statewide goal of 30% voluntary conservation and habitat connectivity backed by six distinct regional legacy plans.

Department of Natural Resources

Connected Entities

Stephanie Chang, Sue Shink, Erika Geiss and 4 more
PersonStephanie Chang“Co-sponsor of Senate Bill 1003”Map →
PersonSue Shink“Primary sponsor of Senate Bill 1003”Map →
PersonErika Geiss“Co-sponsor of Senate Bill 1003”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Natural Resources“State agency tasked with coordinating conservation efforts and developing legacy”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy“State agency collaborating on legacy planning and progress reports”Map →
PersonRosemary Bayer“Co-sponsor of Senate Bill 1003”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Agriculture and Rural Development“State agency collaborating on legacy planning and progress reports”Map →

Sources

Open source document

legislature.mi.gov

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  • Controversy35
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