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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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MI · HB5940INTRO · 14 COSPONSORS

Public utilities: electric utilities; electronic transmission infrastructure; allow to use existing rights-of-way. Amends sec. 13 of 1925 PA 368 (MCL 247.183) & adds sec. 13a.

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Plain-English Summary

This bill changes how utility companies, including those providing internet and cable, can build and maintain lines along public roads and highways. It allows these companies to place lines along limited access highways without local government consent, following state transportation and public service commission rules. The bill also requires the state transportation department to work with utility companies to plan and approve where transmission lines can be built along highways.

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Votes
Sponsorship · 15 Sponsors
Democrat1Republican14Independent0Other0
  • R · PrimeDavid Prestin
  • R · CoKen Borton
  • R · CoMark Tisdel
  • R · CoTom Kuhn
  • R · CoCam Cavitt
  • R · CoKarl Bohnak
  • R · CoTimothy Beson
  • R · CoAlicia St. Germaine
  • R · CoLuke Meerman
  • R · CoGregory Markkanen
  • R · CoDouglas Wozniak
  • D · CoJoey Andrews
  • R · CoGregory Alexander
  • R · CoJennifer Wortz
  • R · CoCurtis VanderWall
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