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MI SB0587
MI SB0587Public utilities: rates; public service commission issuing a report before approving a rate increase; require. Amends sec. 6a of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6a).
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Introduced
09/25/2025
09/25/2025
In Committee
09/25/2025
09/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled"An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers and certain providers of electric vehicle charging services; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,"by amending section 6a (MCL 460.6a), as amended by 2023 PA 231.
AI Summary
This bill amends Michigan's public utilities regulation law to require additional transparency and legislative oversight when public utilities seek rate increases. Specifically, before the Public Service Commission (PSC) can approve a rate increase, the commission must now submit a detailed report to the state legislature's energy and utility policy committees. This report must explain the proposed rate increase, provide justification for the increase, and outline its anticipated impact on customers. Within 30 days of receiving the report, the legislative committees must hold a public hearing to review the proposed increase, hear expert and stakeholder testimony, and issue a nonbinding recommendation to the PSC. The bill maintains existing provisions about utility rate case procedures, such as requiring public notice, allowing hearings, and setting timelines for rate case reviews, but adds this new layer of legislative review to provide more transparency and public input into utility rate increases. The goal appears to be ensuring that rate hikes are thoroughly examined and that the potential impact on consumers is carefully considered before being approved.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
Michele Hoitenga (R)*,
Kevin Daley (R),
Roger Hauck (R),
Jonathan Lindsey (R),
Ed McBroom (R),
Lana Theis (R),
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Energy And Environment (on 09/25/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0587 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2025-SIB-0587.htm |
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