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MI HB4709
MI HB4709Energy: alternative sources; construction of wind turbines in the Great Lakes; prohibit. Amends title of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1001 - 460.1232) & adds sec. 55.
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Introduced
07/01/2025
07/01/2025
In Committee
10/21/2025
10/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled"Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,"(MCL 460.1001 to 460.1232) by amending the title, as amended by 2023 PA 235, and by adding section 55.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Michigan's Clean and Renewable Energy Act by prohibiting the construction and operation of wind turbines for commercial electricity production in the Great Lakes or their connecting waters. Specifically, the bill makes it illegal to build or operate wind turbines in these water bodies, and it stipulates that no renewable energy credits can be granted for electricity generated by wind turbines constructed in violation of this prohibition. The bill empowers the state's attorney general to seek injunctive relief (a court order to stop) against any entity that attempts to construct or operate such wind turbines. This legislation appears to be aimed at preventing the development of wind energy infrastructure in Michigan's Great Lakes region, potentially due to environmental concerns, aesthetic considerations, or other factors that the bill's sponsors believe would be negatively impacted by offshore wind turbine construction.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs
Sponsors (53)
Jay DeBoyer (R)*,
Greg Alexander (R),
Joe Aragona (R),
Brian BeGole (R),
Timmy Beson (R),
Matthew Bierlein (R),
Karl Bohnak (R),
Ann Bollin (R),
Ken Borton (R),
Steve Carra (R),
Cam Cavitt (R),
Nancy DeBoer (R),
Jim DeSana (R),
Parker Fairbairn (R),
Joseph Fox (R),
Steve Frisbie (R),
Phil Green (R),
Jaime Greene (R),
Mike Harris (R),
Mike Hoadley (R),
Nancy Jenkins-Arno (R),
Gina Johnsen (R),
Tim Kelly (R),
Tom Kuhn (R),
Tom Kunse (R),
Sarah Lightner (R),
Rylee Linting (R),
Matt Maddock (R),
Greg Markkanen (R),
David Martin (R),
Jerry Neyer (R),
Pat Outman (R),
Brad Paquette (R),
Joseph Pavlov (R),
Bryan Posthumus (R),
David Prestin (R),
Angela Rigas (R),
Ron Robinson (R),
J.R. Roth (R),
Kathy Schmaltz (R),
Bill Schuette (R),
Brad Slagh (R),
Rachelle Smit (R),
Alicia St. Germaine (R),
Donni Steele (R),
Jamie Thompson (R),
Mark Tisdel (R),
Curt VanderWall (R),
Greg VanWoerkom (R),
Pauline Wendzel (R),
Jason Woolford (R),
Jennifer Wortz (R),
Doug Wozniak (R),
Last Action
Re-referred To Committee On Energy (on 10/21/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4709 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-4709.htm |
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