2007 House Bill 5384 / 2008 Public Act 21

Revise municipal electric utility regulations

Introduced in the House

Oct. 30, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Mike Nofs (R-62)

To revise the regulations on municipal electric utilities engaging in joint projects with outside partners so as to generally reduce the level of regulation, reduce various public disclusure requirements, and expand the types of activities these entities may engage in. For full details see <a href="http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2007-2008/billanalysis/House/htm/2007-HLA-5384-1.htm">House Fiscal Agency analysis</a>.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

Nov. 7, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 12, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Mike Nofs (R-62)

To not allow these entitities to sell electricity at retail.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 14, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Energy Policy and Public Utilities

Feb. 26, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 27, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To revise the regulations on municipal electric utilities engaging in joint projects with outside partners so as to generally reduce the level of regulation, reduce various public disclusure requirements, and expand the types of activities these entities may engage in. For full details see <a href="http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2007-2008/billanalysis/House/htm/2007-HLA-5384-1.htm">House Fiscal Agency analysis</a>.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

March 6, 2008