Signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes entities to own or operate electric vehicle chargers without being considered a public utility so they can qualify for funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Highlights:

• Authorizes regulation of certain public  and private utilities with a public interest in the state  (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes support for alternative energy suppliers and sources (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that municipally owned utilities are included in certain parts for this act (Sec. 1). 

• Repeals the previous Michigan public utilities commission and confers the powers to the new public services commission (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes the duties and powers of certain state government officials and entities in managing public utilities (Sec. 1). 

• Repeals automatic adjustment clauses (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes the securitization of stranded costs (Sec. 1).

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