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MI SB0297
Bill
Status
4/26/2023
Primary Sponsor
James Runestad
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AI Summary
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Creates the Michigan Public Service Commission within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, replacing the current appointed structure with an elected, nonpartisan commission effective January 1, 2025
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Until January 1, 2025, maintains the existing 3-member appointed commission with no more than 2 members from the same political party; beginning January 1, 2025, transitions to a nonpartisan elected commission as provided in chapter VIA of the Michigan Election Law
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Commission members must be U.S. citizens and state residents with no financial interest in public utilities, cannot serve in political party positions or hold other state offices, and are prohibited from practicing law or being employed by regulated utilities during and for 6 months after service
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Before January 1, 2025, the governor designates the chairperson; beginning January 1, 2025, commission members select the chairperson; the governor may remove members for misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonfeasance after hearing
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Takes effect only if Senate Bill No. 298 is enacted into law
Legislative Description
Public utilities: public service commission; election of members to the Michigan public service commission; provide for. Amends secs. 1 & 2 of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 & 460.2). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0298'23
Public utilities: public service commission
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
4/26/2023