Elections: other; election of members to the Michigan public service commission; provide for. Amends sec. 699 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.699) & adds ch. VIA. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5676'26
This bill establishes a new process for electing members to the Michigan Public Service Commission, affecting current and future commissioners. It creates new eligibility requirements, including a 12-year term limit and restrictions on financial interests in public utilities, while also defining specific grounds for removal from office. The legislation outlines a nomination system where political parties select candidates at state conventions, with nominees appearing on nonpartisan ballots and a staggered election schedule beginning in 2028.
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Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2026
Last action Mar 10, 2026
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Mar 5, 2026
Committee
referred to Committee on Government Operations
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Jimmie Wilson Jr.
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Jimmie Wilson
DDemocratic
Co
Betsy Coffia
DDemocratic
Co
Carrie Rheingans
DDemocratic
Co
Donavan McKinney
DDemocratic
Co
Emily Dievendorf
DDemocratic
Co
Jennifer Conlin
DDemocratic
Co
Morgan Foreman
DDemocratic
Co
Natalie Price
DDemocratic
Co
Noah Arbit
DDemocratic
Co
Reggie Miller
DDemocratic
Co
Sharon MacDonell
DDemocratic
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