HB5879

Public utilities: rates; reduction of residential rates in correlation to personal property tax savings; require. Amends sec. 6a of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5880'26

Chamber Passed·5/20/26

Michigan HB5879 amends utility rate regulations to include a mechanism for reducing residential rates based on personal property tax savings.

Michigan HB5879 amends the Public Utilities Commission's rate-setting procedures to include a mechanism for reducing residential utility rates by the amount a utility saved from exemptions from tax on personal property. The bill specifies that the commission must consider these savings when setting rates, ensuring that residential customers benefit from any reductions in property taxes.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 3–0 · May 20
Current
Government Operations Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
17
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

57 Yea

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44 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 30

9:00 AM

House Government Operations

History

Jun 2

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Jun 2

Senate

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

May 20

House

Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment