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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Paquette | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Luke Meerman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Jennifer Wortz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- bill electronically reproduced 02/19/2026
- referred to Committee on Government Operations
- read a first time
- introduced by Representative Rep. Brad Paquette