Michigan · 2025-2026

HB 5540

Public utilities: electric utilities; certificate of public convenience and necessity; allow qualified transmission companies to obtain. Amends sec. 2 of 1995 PA 30 (MCL 460.562). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5538'26, HB 5539'26

Bill record: Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Summary AI-generated

HB 5540 amends section 2 of 1995 PA 30 to allow qualified transmission companies to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity. This legislation is tied to HB 5538 and HB 5539. The bill specifically addresses public utilities and electric utilities within Michigan.

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Issue tags AI-classified

Environment & Energy 95% Government Operations & Budget 60%

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Sponsors + 1 cosponsors

Brad Paquette Republican lead
Luke Meerman Republican