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2017 House Bill 5098: Require notice to internet service provider of right of way projects
Public Act 565 of 2018
Introduced by Rep. Michele Hoitenga R-Manton on October 12, 2017
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. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Communications and Technology Committee on October 12, 2017
Reported in the House on December 5, 2017
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered by Rep. Michele Hoitenga R-Manton on November 28, 2018
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 in the House on November 28, 2018
Received in the Senate on December 4, 2018
Referred to the Senate Environment, Energy and Technology Committee on December 4, 2018
Reported in the Senate on December 13, 2018
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Received in the House on December 20, 2018
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on December 28, 2018