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MI HB5675
Bill
Status
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Denise Mentzer
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AI Summary
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Prohibits gas, electric, and steam utilities from filing a general rate case application earlier than 3 years after their previous complete rate case filing, increased from the current 12-month waiting period
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Applies to utilities regulated by the Michigan Public Service Commission, requiring them to wait until a final order is issued on a prior rate case or until rates are approved before filing a new application
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Amends section 6a of the 1939 Public Utilities Act (MCL 460.6a) to extend the minimum interval between rate increase requests
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Retains existing requirements that utilities coordinate with commission staff before filing and that the commission may order delays to maintain 21-day spacing between filings from utilities serving more than 1,000,000 customers
Legislative Description
Energy: other; utility filing a rate case earlier than 3 years after the utility’s last rate case: prohibit. Amends sec. 6a of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6a).
Energy: other
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/05/2026
3/10/2026