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MI HB5540
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brad Paquette
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AI Summary
- Expands eligibility for certificates of public convenience and necessity by redefining "affiliated transmission company" and "independent transmission company" to include entities that propose to engage in electricity transmission, not just those currently engaged in transmission
- Removes the requirement that transmission companies must have acquired facilities from electric utilities that existed in Michigan on December 31, 2000
- Allows qualified transmission companies that have joined a regional transmission organization to obtain certification for major transmission lines (345 kilovolts or more, 5+ miles in length)
- Redefines "independent transmission company" as an entity that is not an affiliate of an electric utility generating or distributing electricity to retail customers in Michigan
- Contingent on passage of House Bills 5538 and 5539 of the 103rd Legislature
Legislative Description
Public utilities: electric utilities; certificate of public convenience and necessity; allow qualified transmission companies to obtain. Amends sec. 2 of 1995 PA 30 (MCL 460.562). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5538'26, HB 5539'26
Public utilities: electric utilities
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/19/2026
2/24/2026
Committee Referrals
Government Operations2/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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