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MI SB0768
MI SB0768Energy: other; utility filing a rate case earlier than 3 years after the utility’s last rate case: prohibit. Amends sec. 6a of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6a).
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
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 existing law to prohibit gas, electric, and steam utilities from filing a general rate case application for an increase in rates earlier than three years after the filing of their last complete general rate case application, with exceptions for certain situations like the commission issuing a final order or rates being approved under specific conditions. A general rate case is defined as a proceeding where a utility claims a revenue shortfall and requests higher rates based on its total service costs. The bill also makes other adjustments to the process for utilities seeking rate changes, including clarifications on filing completeness, notice requirements, and the timeline for commission decisions, while maintaining provisions for partial and immediate rate relief for certain gas utilities and specific recovery mechanisms for certain electricity generators.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (9)
Kevin Hertel (D)*,
Darrin Camilleri (D),
Stephanie Chang (D),
Veronica Klinefelt (D),
Sean McCann (D),
Mallory McMorrow (D),
Jeremy Moss (D),
Dayna Polehanki (D),
Sue Shink (D),
Last Action
Senate Co-sponsor(s) Named: Veronica Klinefelt (on 09/10/2026)
Bill Topics
Energy
- ‐ Electricity and Hydroelectricity
- ‐ General Energy
- ‐ Natural Gas and Oil
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0768 | 01/15/2026 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL IN COMMITTEE | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2026-SFA-0768-G.pdf | 02/05/2026 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2026-SIB-0768.htm | 01/15/2026 |
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