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SB 347

Public utilities: other; transmission infrastructure planning act; repeal. Repeals 2021 PA 125 (MCL 460.591 - 460.593). TIE BAR WITH: SB 346'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jon Bumstead

Michigan bill would repeal 2021 utility transmission infrastructure planning law, potentially reducing regulatory oversight of electricity grid coordination and modernization planning.

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Bill Summary · SB 347

Legislative bill overview

SB 347 seeks to repeal the Transmission Infrastructure Planning Act (2021 PA 125), which established requirements for Michigan utilities to plan and coordinate transmission infrastructure development. The bill is tied to SB 346, suggesting coordinated legislative action on related utility regulatory matters.

Why is this important

Transmission infrastructure planning affects electricity reliability, renewable energy integration, and utility costs for Michigan consumers. Repealing this planning framework could either reduce regulatory burden on utilities or potentially weaken coordination mechanisms for grid modernization and resilience, depending on whether other regulatory structures remain in place.

Potential points of contention

  • Utility coordination concerns: Repealing formal planning requirements may reduce coordination between utilities on critical infrastructure projects, potentially creating gaps in grid planning or duplicative investments
  • Renewable energy integration: The 2021 act may have supported Michigan's clean energy goals; repeal could complicate transmission planning needed for renewable energy development and grid integration
  • Stakeholder input: The Planning Act likely included processes for public utility commission oversight and stakeholder input; repeal raises questions about what regulatory mechanisms would replace it

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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