MI HB5098

Adds broadband companies to entities allowed to construct and maintain lines, cables, and structures on public roads, bridges, streets, and waters, subject to obtaining consent from local governing bodies.

Permits utilities defined under 23 CFR 645.105 to use limited access highway rights-of-way without local consent, provided they comply with standards approved by the state transportation commission and Michigan public service commission.

Establishes a one-time installation permit fee not exceeding $1,000 per mile for longitudinal use of limited access highway rights-of-way, with a minimum fee of $5,000 per permit, with revenue dedicated to highway capital and maintenance expenses.

Requires waiver of permit fees when a city, village, township, county, or state transportation department requests relocation of telecommunications or video service facilities, except when the entity originally placed facilities in an unauthorized location.

Allows entities collecting traffic data or providing travel-related information to install electronic devices in highway rights-of-way under state transportation commission standards, with revenue from such agreements deposited in the state trunk line fund.