Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

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

In committee Last action February 24, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 02/19/2026

Plain-language summary

HB 5539 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Brad Paquette (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): bill electronically reproduced 02/19/2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Brad Paquette (Republican). 2 co-sponsors.