2017 House Bill 5098 / 2018 Public Act 565

Require notice to internet service provider of right of way projects

Introduced in the House

Oct. 12, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Michele Hoitenga (R-102)

To establish advance notifications requirements for a local government or state agency that requires an internet provider to temporarily move wires or other infrastructure due to roadwork or other projects, and prohibit charging the provider a permit fee to do the required work.

Referred to the Committee on Communications and Technology

Dec. 5, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 28, 2018

Substitute offered by Rep. Michele Hoitenga (R-102)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 29, 2018

Passed in the House 84 to 25 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 4, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Environment, Energy, and Technology

Dec. 13, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 19, 2018

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To establish advance notifications requirements for a local government or state agency that requires an internet provider to temporarily move wires or other infrastructure due to roadwork or other projects, and prohibit charging the provider a permit fee to do the required work.

Received in the House

Dec. 20, 2018

Passed in the House 84 to 23 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 28, 2018