A bill to provide for the income rate program; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain providers of retail water, sewerage, and stormwater management services in this state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and agencies; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of retail water, sewerage, and stormwater management services; and to provide for remedies and penalties for certain violations of this act.
House Bill No. 4555 creates a statewide income-based water affordability program in Michigan, capping water bills for low-income residents, providing protections against shutoffs, and establishing enforcement mechanisms to ensure equitable access to water services.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
