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MI HB5710
Bill
Status
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Pauline Wendzel
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AI Summary
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Requires the Michigan Public Service Commission to amend the integrated resource planning process for electric utilities to ensure consideration of all energy sources when evaluating future electricity generation options
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Tied to HB 5711'26, indicating the bills must be enacted together as part of a coordinated legislative package
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Increases funding for the utility consumer representation fund from $1,800,000 to $2,500,000 for utilities serving at least 100,000 customers, and from $100,000 to $150,000 for smaller utilities
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Eliminates the grant program provisions for residential customer representation, consolidating funds for use by the attorney general to represent utility consumer interests
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Amends multiple sections of the 1939 Public Utilities Act (MCL 460.6a, 460.6l, 460.6m, and 460.6t) governing rate-making authority, consumer participation, and energy cost recovery proceedings
Legislative Description
Energy: electricity; integrated resource planning process; require consideration of all energy sources. Amends secs. 6a, 6l, 6m & 6t of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6a et seq.) & repeals sec. 6aa of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6aa). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5711'26
Energy: electricity
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/11/2026
3/12/2026