2018 Senate Bill 894 / Public Act 366

Prescribe allowable fees and right-of-way use for cell, internet and telecom

Introduced in the Senate

March 7, 2018

Introduced by Sen. Mike Nofs (R-19)

To revise the state's zoning law to accommodate the proposal in Senate Bill 637 to establish a regulatory framework for installing small cell wireless phone and internet systems in public right of ways. SB 637 would cap the amount the state and local governments could charge for zoning, permits and other fees imposed on these "5G" networks.

Referred to the Committee on Environment, Energy, and Technology

March 13, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 15, 2018

Passed in the Senate 34 to 2 (details)

Received in the House

March 15, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Energy Policy

Oct. 4, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 28, 2018

Passed in the House 77 to 32 (details)

To revise the state's zoning law to accommodate the proposal in Senate Bill 637 to establish a regulatory framework for installing small cell wireless phone and internet systems in public right of ways. SB 637 would cap the amount the state and local governments could charge for zoning, permits and other fees imposed on these "5G" networks.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 12, 2018