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MI HB5710
MI HB5710Energy: electricity; integrated resource planning process; require consideration of all energy sources. Amends secs. 6a, 6l, 6m & 6t of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6a et seq.) & repeals sec. 6aa of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6aa). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5711'26
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Introduced
03/11/2026
03/11/2026
In Committee
05/14/2026
05/14/2026
Crossed Over
05/12/2026
05/12/2026
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 sections 6a, 6l, 6m, and 6t (MCL 460.6a, 460.6l, 460.6m, and 460.6t), sections 6a, 6m, and 6t as amended by 2023 PA 231 and section 6l as amended by 2016 PA 341; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Michigan law concerning public utilities to require that integrated resource planning processes, which are long-term plans electric utilities must file to outline how they will meet future energy needs, consider all energy sources. Specifically, it mandates that these plans assess the potential for energy waste reduction, demand response programs, and the impact of environmental regulations, and it establishes a more frequent review cycle for these plans, moving from every four years to every five years. The bill also makes changes to how costs for new generation facilities are reviewed and approved, emphasizing reliability and affordability for ratepayers while minimizing net costs, and it adjusts the funding mechanisms for the Utility Consumer Representation Fund, which supports consumer advocacy in utility proceedings. Additionally, it repeals a section of the existing law related to energy waste reduction programs.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs
Sponsors (40)
Pauline Wendzel (R)*,
Greg Alexander (R),
Joe Aragona (R),
Brian BeGole (R),
Timmy Beson (R),
Matthew Bierlein (R),
Karl Bohnak (R),
Ken Borton (R),
Jay DeBoyer (R),
Parker Fairbairn (R),
Steve Frisbie (R),
Phil Green (R),
Jaime Greene (R),
Mike Harris (R),
Mike Hoadley (R),
Gina Johnsen (R),
Tim Kelly (R),
Tom Kuhn (R),
Tom Kunse (R),
Rylee Linting (R),
Greg Markkanen (R),
David Martin (R),
Mike Mueller (R),
Jerry Neyer (R),
Pat Outman (R),
Brad Paquette (R),
Joseph Pavlov (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),
Jamie Thompson (R),
Greg VanWoerkom (R),
Jennifer Wortz (R),
Doug Wozniak (R),
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations (on 05/14/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5710 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/House/htm/2026-HEBH-5710.htm |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary for Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2026-HLA-5710-PSGHX6RL.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2026-HIB-5710.htm |
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