HB4361

Public utilities: other; guidelines for trimming trees and branches around power lines; modify. Amends sec. 10p of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10p).

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Michigan HB4361 amends guidelines for trimming trees and branches around power lines.

Michigan HB4361 modifies guidelines for trimming trees and branches around power lines. The bill allows utilities to trim trees from the ground to the sky to save costs and ensure transmission or distribution line reliability. It also permits maintaining all vegetation up to 15 feet from the outermost portion of the wire that conducts electricity. The changes aim to improve line reliability and operational efficiency.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 98–5 · Jan 28
Current
Energy And Environment Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
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Roll Call Votes

98 Yea

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5 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 18

1:30 PM

Senate Energy and Environment

Jan 22

10:30 AM

House Rules

History

Feb 4

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Feb 4

Senate

Referred To Committee On Energy And Environment

Jan 28

House

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