HB 5677 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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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Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Last action Mar 10, 2026
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Mar 5, 2026
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referred to Committee on Government Operations
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Mar 5, 2026
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introduced by Representative Rep. Jimmie Wilson Jr.
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1 primary · 12 co-sponsors

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