MI SB1105

Establishes the "Roadside Renewable Energy Act" allowing the state transportation department to evaluate and develop renewable energy facilities on state-owned roadside property and highway rights-of-way, including solar panels and wind systems.

Requires the transportation department to coordinate with the department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy, the Michigan public service commission, and other relevant agencies when evaluating or implementing renewable energy projects.

Permits the state transportation department to use federal aid highway funds for acquiring, managing, and leasing real property for renewable energy, energy storage, and electrical transmission projects on state highways.

Requires private entities using state-owned property for renewable energy facilities to include contractual provisions allowing the department to require relocation or removal of facilities at the private entity's expense if transportation needs require it.

Authorizes local governments (county road commissions, cities, and villages) to evaluate and develop renewable energy facilities, energy storage, and electrical transmission and distribution facilities on local government-owned roadside property and rights-of-way.