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MI HB5531

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/17/2012

Primary Sponsor

Thomas McMillin

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends 1939 PA 3 to clarify Public Service Commission regulation excludes municipally owned electric and natural gas utilities, while maintaining authority over water and sewer systems.

  • Adds Section 6t granting PSC power to regulate rates, fares, fees, and charges of any water or sewer system serving more than 25% of Michigan's population.

  • Allows private, investor-owned wastewater utilities to apply for PSC rate regulation upon filing an application.

  • Defines "private, investor-owned wastewater utilities" as utilities delivering wastewater treatment services through sewage systems with physical assets wholly owned by individual shareholders.

Legislative Description

Public utilities; rates; certain water and sewer departments; allow public service commission to regulate. Amends sec. 6 of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6) & adds sec. 6t.

Public utilities, public service commission

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 04/18/2012

4/18/2012

Committee Referrals

Local, Intergovernmental, And Regional Affairs4/17/2012

Full Bill Text

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