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MI SB0588
MI SB0588Public utilities: electric utilities; cap on electric choice; modify. Amends sec. 10a of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10a).
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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; 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 10a (MCL 460.10a), as amended by 2016 PA 341.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Michigan's electric utility regulations by removing previous provisions that capped the percentage of an electric utility's retail sales that could be served by alternative electric suppliers (previously set at 10%). The bill eliminates complex rules about load allocation, energy allotments, and queueing for alternative electric suppliers. Instead, the bill maintains key consumer protections by requiring that alternative electric suppliers: maintain an office in Michigan, demonstrate financial and technical capabilities, keep necessary records, be accessible to the commission and consumers, and collect appropriate taxes. The bill preserves important provisions such as ensuring customers cannot be switched to another supplier without consent, protecting the rights of customers to use self-service power, and maintaining existing contracts with qualifying facilities. The legislation also continues to require the Public Service Commission to establish licensing procedures for alternative electric suppliers and ensure that customers have options and protections when choosing electric service providers. The primary effect of this bill is to remove previous restrictions on electric choice, potentially allowing more flexibility for customers in selecting their electricity providers.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
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-0588 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2025-SIB-0588.htm |
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