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MI HB4791
Bill
Status
5/29/2013
Primary Sponsor
Kurt Heise
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AI Summary
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Amends the Public Service Commission's regulatory authority under the 1939 Public Utilities Act to clarify that municipally owned electric and natural gas utilities are exempt from PSC regulation.
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Grants the PSC power to regulate rates, fares, fees, and charges of any water or sewerage system that provides service to more than 20% of Michigan's population.
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Allows private, investor-owned wastewater utilities to apply to the PSC for rate regulation, with the PSC gaining jurisdiction over their rates, fees, and charges upon application.
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Clarifies that the PSC retains regulatory authority over municipally owned water and sewer systems as part of its general public utility jurisdiction.
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Bill's effectiveness is contingent upon the enactment of either Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. 4790 of the 97th Legislature.
Legislative Description
Public utilities; rates; power to set rates for certain water and sewer authorities; grant to public service commission. Amends sec. 6 of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6) & adds sec. 6t. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4790'13
Local government, other
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 05/30/2013
5/30/2013