The bill amends Section 154 of the Drain Code of 1956, focusing on the procedures for the drain commissioner regarding the advertisement and review of bids for drain construction. Key changes include the requirement for the drain commissioner to post bid advertisements on a publicly accessible portion of their website at least 10 days prior to the bid receipt date, and to maintain this posting until the bids are received. If the drain commissioner does not have an official internet presence, the advertisement must be posted on the county website. Additionally, the bill specifies that notices for public meetings to review the apportionment of benefits must also be published and mailed to affected landowners, with the requirement for the notice to be sent not less than 10 days before the meeting.

Further amendments clarify the process for objections to the apportionment of benefits, allowing landowners to file objections within 7 days after receiving notice. The bill also emphasizes that the drain commissioner must compute the total cost of the drain before the review of the apportionment and that the review must be open for at least one day. Other provisions include the requirement for the drain commissioner to notify the director of the Department of Transportation regarding any apportionment against state trunk line highways, ensuring that the process is transparent and equitable for all stakeholders involved.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 280.154