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MI HB5531
Bill
Status
4/17/2012
Primary Sponsor
Thomas McMillin
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Allows private, investor-owned wastewater utilities to apply for PSC rate regulation upon filing an application.
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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