MI SB1124

Changes language in the Public Utilities Act from "public utilities commission" to "public service commission" throughout the statute and updates archaic terminology.

Increases penalty fines for utilities refusing to obey commission rules or provide required reports from $100-$1,000 to $100-$10,000, with criminal misdemeanor penalties of up to 6 months imprisonment and $100-$10,000 fine or both.

Requires the commission to refer any imposed fines to the attorney general for criminal enforcement and establishes a new process for handling penalty fines, with 50% directed to the utility consumer representation fund and 50% to utility regulation costs.

Limits waiver of utility reporting requirements to maximum 24-month periods and requires utilities to demonstrate full compliance with reporting for at least 13 months before a subsequent waiver can be granted.

Mandates the commission create and maintain a public webpage detailing all waived rules and reporting requirements by utility, with updates sent to legislative leaders whenever waivers are granted or rate case hearings commence to consider waivers.