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

SB 1048 — Public utilities: electric utilities; project labor agreements and prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates; require for certain data center contracts. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 10ii.

Last action — 9/10/2026 - INTRODUCED BY SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill requires certain data center contracts to include project labor agreements and prevailing wage rates for electric utilities.

This legislation mandates that specific contracts for data centers operated by electric utilities must incorporate project labor agreements and adhere to prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates. This aims to standardize labor practices in such contracts.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that workers on data center projects for electric utilities will benefit from fair wage and benefit standards.

Summary

Public utilities: electric utilities; project labor agreements and prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates; require for certain data center contracts. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 10ii.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 9/10/2026 - INTRODUCED BY SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1048 do?
Public utilities: electric utilities; project labor agreements and prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates; require for certain data center contracts. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 10ii.
Who sponsors SB 1048?
SB 1048 is sponsored by Kevin Hertel (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 1048?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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