2014 House Bill 5612 / Public Act 170

Revise detail of large utility regulatory regime

Introduced in the House

May 29, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Mike Shirkey (R-65)

To allow money in a state “Utility Consumer Representation Fund” to be used for participation in proceedings on utility cost allocation and rate setting methods. Large utilities are required to pay a certain amount to this fund, and to pass the cost to customers. Half the money in fund goes to the Attorney General and half to “consumer advocates” to contest rate hikes.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

June 4, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 5, 2014

Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 10, 2014

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

June 11, 2014

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To allow money in a state “Utility Consumer Representation Fund” to be used for participation in proceedings on utility cost allocation and rate setting methods. Large utilities are required to pay a certain amount to this fund, and to pass the cost to customers. Half the money in fund goes to the Attorney General and half to “consumer advocates” to contest rate hikes.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 17, 2014