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Committee Bill Records 2023-2024 Energy, Communications, and Technology

Committee : Energy, Communications, and Technology
Chamber : House
Sorted By : SequenceNo, Ascending
Committee Chair Person : Helena Scott
Clerk Phone Number : (517) 373-5024
Committee Homepage: https://www.house.mi.gov/Committee/HENER

All Bills Ever Referred To This Committee

Bill Committee Sponsor Subject Meetings Status
HB 4066 of 2023 Energy, Communications, and Technology Kevin Coleman Communications: other; certain office within the department of labor and economic opportunity; create. Creates new act. 2023-05-10, 2023-05-17 referred 2/2/2023
reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)
HB 4228 of 2023 Energy, Communications, and Technology Gregory Markkanen Energy: alternative sources; distributed generation; eliminate caps. Amends sec. 173 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1173). referred 3/9/2023
HB 4256 of 2023 Energy, Communications, and Technology Jenn Hill Public utilities: electric utilities; electricity storage system technology; modify. Amends secs. 1, 5 & 7 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1001 et seq.); adds secs. 101 & 103 to subpt. D of pt. 2; amends heading of subpt. D of pt. 2; designates secs. 111 & 113 as subpt. E of pt. 2 & adds heading for subpt. E of pt. 2. referred 3/9/2023
HB 4414 of 2023 Energy, Communications, and Technology Helena Scott State agencies (existing): technology, management, and budget; department to create resources concerning digital literacy and cybersafety on public website; provide for. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 290. 2023-05-10, 2023-05-17 referred 4/13/2023
reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)
HB 4464 of 2023 Energy, Communications, and Technology Rachel Hood Energy: alternative sources; community solar facilities; provide for establishment of. Amends 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1001 - 460.1211) by adding secs. 235 & 237. 2023-11-08 referred 4/25/2023
HB 4465 of 2023 Energy, Communications, and Technology John Roth Energy: other; energy efficiency funding for repairs to moisture management measures of residential buildings; provide for. Amends sec. 5 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1005). 2023-11-08 referred 4/25/2023
HB 4542 of 2023 Energy, Communications, and Technology James DeSana Public utilities: consumer services; reimbursement to consumer for losses due to a power outage; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 9f. referred 5/10/2023
HB 4753 of 2023 Energy, Communications, and Technology Pauline Wendzel Corporate income tax: credits; credit for advanced small modular reactors research and development expenses; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 672. referred 12/4/2024
HB 4759 of 2023 Energy, Communications, and Technology Betsy Coffia Energy: alternative sources; renewable energy standard; increase, and establish a carbon-free energy standard. Amends title & heading to subpt. A, art 2 & secs. 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 22, 28, 29, 45, 47 & 49 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1001 et seq.) & adds secs. 32, 34, 50, 51, 52 & 53. 2023-06-21 referred 6/14/2023
HB 4760 of 2023 Energy, Communications, and Technology Laurie Pohutsky Public utilities: public service commission; public service commission mandate and factors for decision making; revise. Amends secs. 6, 6a, 6m, 6t & 11 of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6 et seq.) & adds sec. 6aa. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4759'23, HB 4761'23 2023-06-21 referred 6/14/2023
HB 4761 of 2023 Energy, Communications, and Technology Abraham Aiyash Energy: conservation and efficiency; process to allow public comment; provide for. Amends secs. 1, 7, 9, 13, 22, 71, 73, 75, 77 & 78 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1001 et seq.) & adds secs. 80, 80a & 80b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4760'23 2023-06-21 referred 6/14/2023
HB 4839 of 2023 Energy, Communications, and Technology Jenn Hill Energy: alternative sources; distributed generation, storage, and aggregation; create program for in rate cases. Amends 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1001 - 460.1211) by adding pt. 8. referred 6/22/2023
HB 4840 of 2023 Energy, Communications, and Technology Donavan McKinney Energy: alternative sources; grants for residential customers who install electric generators and storage systems; provide for. Amends 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1001 - 460.1211) by adding pt. 8. referred 6/22/2023
HB 5009 of 2023 Energy, Communications, and Technology Brad Paquette Communications: internet; age verification to visit adult-only pornographic websites; require. Creates new act. referred 9/14/2023
HB 5118 of 2023 Energy, Communications, and Technology Rachel Hood Energy: alternative sources; participation in property assessed clean energy program; extend to energy, environmental hazard, and water usage projects on residential property. Amends title of 2010 PA 270 (MCL 460.931 - 460.949); designates sec. 1 as pt. 1 & secs. 3 - 19 as pt. 2 & adds pt. 3. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5119'23 referred 10/10/2023
HB 5119 of 2023 Energy, Communications, and Technology Rachel Hood Energy: conservation and efficiency; credits for property assessed clean energy projects on residential property; grant to utility. Amends sec. 83 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1083). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5118'23 referred 10/10/2023
HB 5120 of 2023 (PA 233 of 2023) Energy, Communications, and Technology Abraham Aiyash Energy: alternative sources; large scale solar, wind, and energy storage facilities; authorize MPSC certification for zoning exemptions. Amends title & sec. 13 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1013) & adds pt. 8. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0588'23, HB 5121'23 2023-10-11, 2023-10-18 referred 10/10/2023
reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)
HB 5121 of 2023 (PA 234 of 2023) Energy, Communications, and Technology Ranjeev Puri Land use: zoning and growth management; large scale solar, wind, and energy storage facilities; make zoning enabling act subject to. Amends sec. 205 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3205). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5120'23 2023-10-11, 2023-10-18 referred 10/10/2023
reported with recommendation without amendment
HB 5122 of 2023 Energy, Communications, and Technology Phil Skaggs Land use: zoning and growth management; solar and storage facilities of 50 or more MW but less than 100 MW; authorize MPSC certification for zoning exemptions. Amends title of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1001 - 460.1211) & adds pt. 8. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5123'23 2023-10-11, 2023-10-18 referred 10/10/2023
reported with recommendation without amendment
HB 5123 of 2023 Energy, Communications, and Technology Ranjeev Puri Land use: zoning and growth management; certification of solar and storage facilities of 50 or more MW but less than 100 MW; make zoning enabling act subject to. Amends sec. 205 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3205). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5122'23 2023-10-11, 2023-10-18 referred 10/10/2023
reported with recommendation without amendment
HB 5216 of 2023 Energy, Communications, and Technology Helena Scott Public utilities: rates; ratemaking standards; modify. Amends secs. 6u & 10p of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6u & 460.10p). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5222'23, HB 5220'23, HB 5221'23, HB 5217'23, HB 5219'23 2023-10-25, 2023-11-08 referred 10/24/2023
reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)
HB 5217 of 2023 Energy, Communications, and Technology Helena Scott Public utilities: rates; different customer rates; require the commission to establish. Amends secs. 10t & 11 of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10t & 460.11). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5216'23, HB 5222'23, HB 5220'23, HB 5219'23 referred 10/24/2023
HB 5218 of 2023 Energy, Communications, and Technology Jenn Hill Public utilities: natural gas utilities; propane distribution compliance forms; modify. Creates new act. 2023-10-25, 2023-11-08 referred 10/24/2023
reported with recommendation without amendment
HB 5219 of 2023 Energy, Communications, and Technology John Fitzgerald Public utilities: electric utilities; electrical reconnection fees for electric utilities; establish. Amends secs. 10p & 10t of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10p & 460.10t). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5216'23, HB 5222'23, HB 5220'23, HB 5221'23, HB 5217'23 2023-10-25 referred 10/24/2023
HB 5220 of 2023 Energy, Communications, and Technology Joey Andrews Public utilities: other; centralized best practices document and emergency training; require for extreme weather events. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 6y. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5222'23, HB 5221'23, HB 5217'23, HB 5219'23 2023-10-25, 2023-11-08 referred 10/24/2023
reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)
HB 5221 of 2023 Energy, Communications, and Technology Cynthia Neeley Public utilities: electric utilities; electrical reconnection fees for municipally owned electric utilities; establish. Amends secs. 9d, 9q & 9r of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.9d et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5216'23, HB 5222'23, HB 5220'23, HB 5217'23, HB 5219'23 2023-10-25, 2023-11-08 referred 10/24/2023
reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)
HB 5222 of 2023 Energy, Communications, and Technology Abraham Aiyash Public utilities: electric utilities; engineering audits; require. Amends sec. 10p of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10p) & adds sec. 6y. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5216'23, HB 5220'23, HB 5221'23, HB 5217'23, HB 5219'23 referred 10/24/2023
HB 5457 of 2024 Energy, Communications, and Technology Helena Scott Communications: internet; departmental authority under broadband expansion act of Michigan; transfer to department of labor and economic opportunity. Amends sec. 2 of 2020 PA 224 (MCL 484.3252). 2024-02-28, 2024-03-06 referred 2/20/2024
reported with recommendation without amendment
HB 5567 of 2024 Energy, Communications, and Technology Jasper Martus Environmental protection: other; study relating to low carbon materials and methods; provide for. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 5543 & repeals sec. 5543 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106). referred 3/13/2024
HB 5568 of 2024 Energy, Communications, and Technology Helena Scott Communications: internet; high-speed internet office; create. Creates new act. 2024-05-22, 2024-06-05 referred 3/13/2024
reported with recommendation without amendment
HB 5606 of 2024 Energy, Communications, and Technology Graham Filler Energy: nuclear; definition of advanced nuclear reactors; provide for. Amends sec. 10h of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10h). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5608'24, HB 5609'24 2024-12-04 referred 3/20/2024
HB 5607 of 2024 Energy, Communications, and Technology Joey Andrews Energy: nuclear; grant for certain graduates working in a nuclear or hydrogen energy facility; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5606'24, HB 5608'24, HB 5609'24 2024-12-04 referred 3/20/2024
HB 5608 of 2024 Energy, Communications, and Technology Mike McFall Higher education: education programs; nuclear and hydrogen education grant program; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5606'24, HB 5609'24 2024-12-04 referred 3/20/2024
HB 5609 of 2024 Energy, Communications, and Technology Samantha Steckloff Higher education: education programs; fund for nuclear and hydrogen education grant program; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5606'24, HB 5608'24 2024-12-04 referred 3/20/2024
HB 5614 of 2024 Energy, Communications, and Technology Rachel Hood Environmental protection: other; requirements for people that use sewage sludge or sewage sludge derivatives in land application to test for PFAS; provide for. Amends secs. 3103 & 3131 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.3103 & 324.3131). referred 3/20/2024
HB 5682 of 2024 Energy, Communications, and Technology Jenn Hill Individual income tax: exemptions; broadband expansion grants; exempt from taxable income. Amends secs. 30, 623 & 815 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30 et seq.). 2024-05-22, 2024-06-05 per Rule 4/30/2024
reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)
HB 5855 of 2024 Energy, Communications, and Technology Dave Prestin Energy: alternative sources; zoning exemptions for large-scale solar, wind, and energy storage facilities; eliminate. Amends title & sec. 13 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1013) & repeals pt. 8 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 450.1221 - 460.1232. referred 6/26/2024
HB 5856 of 2024 Energy, Communications, and Technology Cam Cavitt Land use: zoning and growth management; provision subjecting zoning authority to part 8 of clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act; delete. Amends sec. 205 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3205). referred 6/26/2024
HB 5857 of 2024 Energy, Communications, and Technology William Bruck Energy: alternative sources; zoning exemptions for large-scale solar, wind, and energy storage facilities; eliminate. Amends title & sec. 13 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1013) & repeals pt. 8 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1221 - 460.1232). referred 6/26/2024
HB 5858 of 2024 Energy, Communications, and Technology William Bruck Land use: zoning and growth management; provision subjecting zoning authority to part 8 of clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act; delete. Amends sec. 205 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3205). referred 6/26/2024
HB 6039 of 2024 Energy, Communications, and Technology Phil Green Public utilities: other; guidelines for trimming trees and branches around power lines; modify. referred 11/7/2024
HB 6044 of 2024 Energy, Communications, and Technology Dave Prestin Energy: alternative sources; clean energy system; expand definition of. referred 11/7/2024
HB 6075 of 2024 (PA 198 of 2024) Energy, Communications, and Technology Helena Scott Human services: services or financial assistance; Michigan energy assistance program; modify. Amends sec. 3 of 2012 PA 615 (MCL 400.1233). 2024-11-13 referred 11/12/2024
reported with recommendation without amendment
HB 6076 of 2024 Energy, Communications, and Technology Helena Scott Energy: other; energy reliability fund; create. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 9v. referred 11/12/2024
HB 6177 of 2024 Energy, Communications, and Technology Phil Skaggs Transportation: other; electric vehicle charging port; allow the construction and maintenance of charging ports at rest areas or travel information centers. Amends sec. 2 of 1941 PA 205 (MCL 252.52). referred 11/26/2024
HB 6178 of 2024 Energy, Communications, and Technology Phil Skaggs Transportation: other; electric vehicle charging ports; allow certain funds to be used to construct, maintain, and operate charging ports at rest areas, welcome centers, or park-and-ride sites. Amends sec. 1b of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.651b). referred 11/26/2024
HB 6179 of 2024 Energy, Communications, and Technology Phil Skaggs Vehicles: equipment; requirement for permit for electric vehicle charging ports; modify. Amends sec. 676a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.676a). referred 11/26/2024
HB 6180 of 2024 Energy, Communications, and Technology Phil Skaggs Construction: housing; installation of certain plugs for electric vehicle charging stations; require in the construction of new residential homes. Amends 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1501 - 125.1531) by adding sec. 13h. referred 11/26/2024
SB 0271 of 2023 (PA 235 of 2023) Energy, Communications, and Technology Erika Geiss Energy: alternative sources; energy storage, clean energy, and increased renewable energy; set targets for. Amends title, heading of subpt. A of pt. 2, secs. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 22, 28, 29, 39, 45, 47, 49, 173, 177 & 191 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1001 et seq.) & adds secs. 32, 51, 53, 101 & 103. 2023-11-01 referred 10/31/2023
reported with recommendation without amendment
SB 0273 of 2023 (PA 229 of 2023) Energy, Communications, and Technology Sam Singh Energy: alternative sources; participation in the energy waste reduction program by municipally owned utilities and co-ops; require, and set specific targets for all electric providers. Amends secs. 71, 73, 75, 77, 78, 91 & 93 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1071 et seq.); adds secs. 72, 80 & 80a & repeals sec. 6x of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6x). 2023-11-01 referred 10/31/2023
reported with recommendation without amendment
SB 0277 of 2023 (PA 230 of 2023) Energy, Communications, and Technology Kristen McDonald Rivet Land use: farmland and open space; continued PA 116 enrollment; allow for farmland during deferment period of use for commercial solar facilities. Amends secs. 36101 & 36104a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.36101 & 324.36104a) & adds secs. 36104c & 36104e. 2023-10-25 referred 9/26/2023
reported with recommendation without amendment
SB 0288 of 2023 (PA 105 of 2023) Energy, Communications, and Technology Sam Singh Human services: services or financial assistance; Michigan energy assistance program sunset; repeal. Repeals sec. 6 of 2012 PA 615 (MCL 400.1236). 2023-06-14, 2023-06-21 referred 5/24/2023
reported with recommendation without amendment
SB 0302 of 2023 (PA 106 of 2023) Energy, Communications, and Technology Darrin Camilleri Energy: alternative sources; property assessed clean energy program; require new construction energy projects to exceed uniform energy code standards. Amends sec. 9 of 2010 PA 270 (MCL 460.939). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0303'23 2023-06-14, 2023-06-21 referred 5/24/2023
reported with recommendation without amendment
SB 0303 of 2023 (PA 107 of 2023) Energy, Communications, and Technology Kristen McDonald Rivet Energy: alternative sources; property assessed clean energy program; include environmental hazard and new construction projects and agricultural and multifamily property. Amends title & secs. 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 15 & 17 of 2010 PA 270 (MCL 460.933 et seq.). 2023-06-14, 2023-06-21 referred 5/24/2023
reported with recommendation without amendment
SB 0353 of 2023 (PA 170 of 2024) Energy, Communications, and Technology Veronica Klinefelt Human services: services or financial assistance; Michigan energy assistance act; modify. Amends secs. 2, 4 & 5 of 2012 PA 615 (MCL 400.1232, 400.1234 & 400.1235) and adds sec. 4a 2024-11-13 referred 6/26/2024
reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)
SB 0366 of 2023 (PA 131 of 2024) Energy, Communications, and Technology Sean McCann Energy: natural gas; penalties for natural gas safety violations; modify. Amends sec. 11 of 1969 PA 165 (MCL 483.161). 2024-03-13 referred 2/22/2024
SB 0502 of 2023 (PA 231 of 2023) Energy, Communications, and Technology Sue Shink Public utilities: public service commission; certain provisions regarding rate cases and integrated resource plans; revise. Amends secs. 6a, 6m & 6t of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6a et seq.) & adds sec. 6aa. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0271'23, SB 0273'23 2023-11-01 referred 10/31/2023
reported with recommendation without amendment
SB 0504 of 2023 (PA 167 of 2024) Energy, Communications, and Technology Kristen McDonald Rivet Public utilities: electric utilities; long-term industrial load rates; prohibit from being subject to securitization charges. Amends sec. 10gg of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10gg). 2024-06-05, 2024-11-13 referred 3/19/2024
reported with recommendation without amendment
SB 0519 of 2023 (PA 232 of 2023) Energy, Communications, and Technology Sam Singh Labor: other; community and worker economic transition office; establish. Creates new act. 2023-11-01 referred 10/31/2023
reported with recommendation without amendment
SB 0880 of 2024 (PA 169 of 2024) Energy, Communications, and Technology Sam Singh Human services: services or financial assistance; Michigan energy assistance act; modify. Amends sec. 9t of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.9t). 2024-11-13 referred 6/26/2024
reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)
SB 0881 of 2024 (PA 168 of 2024) Energy, Communications, and Technology Rick Outman Human services: services or financial assistance; low-income energy assistance fund; modify. Amends sec. 9t of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.9t). 2024-11-13 referred 6/26/2024
reported with recommendation without amendment