Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 627 — Public utilities: electric utilities; approval of sale, assignment, transfer, or encumbrance of utility assets; modify factors. Amends sec. 6q of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6q).

Last action — REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

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In plain language

The bill modifies factors for approving utility asset transactions.

This bill changes the criteria for public utilities to obtain approval for selling or transferring assets. It specifically addresses electric utilities and updates the relevant regulations.

Summary

Public utilities: electric utilities; approval of sale, assignment, transfer, or encumbrance of utility assets; modify factors. Amends sec. 6q of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6q).

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 627 do?
Public utilities: electric utilities; approval of sale, assignment, transfer, or encumbrance of utility assets; modify factors. Amends sec. 6q of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6q).
Who sponsors SB 627?
SB 627 is sponsored by Jon Bumstead (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 627?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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