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2018 Senate Bill 894: Prescribe allowable fees and right-of-way use for cell, internet and telecom
Public Act 366 of 2018
Introduced by Sen. Mike Nofs R-Battle Creek on March 7, 2018
To revise the state's zoning law to accommodate the proposal in Senate Bill 637 to establish a regulatory framework for installing small cell wireless phone and internet systems in public right of ways. SB 637 would cap the amount the state and local governments could charge for zoning, permits and other fees imposed on these "5G" networks. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Environment, Energy and Technology Committee on March 7, 2018
Reported in the Senate on March 13, 2018
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Received in the House on March 15, 2018
Referred to the House Energy Policy Committee on March 15, 2018
Reported in the House on October 4, 2018
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on December 12, 2018