Michigan · 2025-2026

HB 5539

Public utilities: electric utilities; condemnation of property for transmission lines; allow for qualified transmission companies. Amends sec. 5 of 1923 PA 238 (MCL 486.255). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5538'26, HB 5540'26

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

Summary AI-generated

HB 5539 amends section 5 of 1923 PA 238 to allow qualified transmission companies to condemn property for transmission lines. The bill is tied to HB 5538 and HB 5540. It pertains to public utilities and electric utilities within Michigan.

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Issue tags AI-classified

Environment & Energy 95% Transportation & Infrastructure 60%

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Sponsors + 2 cosponsors

Brad Paquette Republican lead
Jennifer Wortz Republican
Luke Meerman Republican