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MI HB6427

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/4/2018

Primary Sponsor

Gary Howell

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits construction of wind turbines within 2 miles of a state game area, regardless of whether the turbine generates electricity for renewable energy credits.

  • Prohibits operation of wind turbines that were constructed in violation of the 2-mile restriction.

  • Authorizes the attorney general or local prosecuting attorney to seek injunctive relief for violations of the wind turbine restriction.

  • Preserves local units of government's existing zoning powers under the Michigan zoning enabling act.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Energy; alternative sources; wind turbines; prohibit construction within certain distance of state game areas. Amends sec. 54 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1054).

Energy: alternative sources

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/04/2018

10/17/2018

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources10/4/2018

Full Bill Text

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