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
Impact
This bill will have significant implications for both electric utility companies and their employees. It aims to improve workforce stability, enhancing job security and skill development for workers in an industry that may see rapid changes due to market dynamics. Additionally, the bill provides specific protections for low-income and senior citizen customers by prohibiting service interruptions during the heating season for eligible customers who meet certain criteria, thereby addressing the needs of these vulnerable populations effectively.
Summary
House Bill 5219 seeks to amend key provisions of Michigan's utility regulations, particularly those concerning electric utilities. The new bill emphasizes the establishment of industry worker transition programs for employees, which would provide necessary skills upgrades, apprenticeship opportunities, retraining programs, and job placement assistance. It also mandates that if an electric utility undergoes a sale or transfer, the new entity must maintain employment for nonsupervisory workers for a specified period of time to ensure job security during transitions within the industry.
Contention
Notably, there may be points of contention regarding the implementation of these transition programs and the costs associated with them. Opponents could argue that the financial burden on electric utilities may lead to higher rates for consumers. There could also be debate about the efficiency and adequacy of the retraining programs prescribed by this bill. Furthermore, ensuring the continued protection and representation of vulnerable customer groups can provoke discussions on legislative mandates versus market-driven solutions in the realm of public utilities.
Same As
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
Same As
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
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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
MI HB5222
Same As
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
MI HB5221
Same As
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
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
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
Public utilities: electric utilities; phaseout of certain coal-fired electricity-generating plants; provide for by 2030. Amends sec. 6t of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6t).
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
Public utilities: public service commission; electric vehicle charging station operators; exempt from certain public utility requirements. Amends title & secs. 10g, 10h & 10q of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10g et seq.).
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
Authorizing certain power purchase agreements with renewable energy suppliers, exempting the sales of electricity pursuant to power purchase agreements from public utility regulation and requiring electric public utilities to enter into parallel generation contracts with certain customers of the utility.