Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

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

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

Plain-language summary

HB 5540 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Brad Paquette (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): bill electronically reproduced 02/19/2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Brad Paquette (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.