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MI HB5669
MI HB5669Trade; business practices; excessively increased pricing for energy products and services during a market disruption; prohibit. Creates new act.
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Introduced
03/17/2020
03/17/2020
In Committee
03/17/2020
03/17/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
100th Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to prohibit excessive pricing for certain energy products and services during a period of market disruption; to provide remedies and penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits excessive pricing for certain energy products and services, such as gasoline, propane, and home heating oil, during periods of market disruption. It allows the Attorney General or local prosecutors to investigate potential violations and enforce the law through civil and criminal penalties. The bill also authorizes the Attorney General to bring class action lawsuits on behalf of affected consumers. Additionally, the bill provides protections for witnesses who testify or provide information related to the law's enforcement.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (13)
Kyra Bolden (D)*,
John Cherry (D)*,
Sherry Gay-Dagnogo (D)*,
Abdullah Hammoud (D)*,
Rachel Hood (D)*,
Kara Hope (D)*,
Matt Koleszar (D)*,
Mike Mueller (R)*,
Laurie Pohutsky (D)*,
Yousef Rabhi (D)*,
William Sowerby (D)*,
Lori Stone (D)*,
Jeff Yaroch (R)*,
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/25/2020 (on 03/25/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2020-HB-5669 | 03/18/2020 |
| BillText | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2019-2020/billintroduced/House/htm/2020-HIB-5669.htm | 03/18/2020 |
| Bill | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2019-2020/billintroduced/House/pdf/2020-HIB-5669.pdf | 03/18/2020 |
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