Local government: ordinances; implementation of certain taxes or regulations based on emissions and the climate or other energy-related metrics: prohibit. Creates new act.
This bill prohibits local governments in Michigan, such as cities and counties, from creating or enforcing taxes and regulations based on carbon emissions, energy consumption, or vehicle miles traveled. It defines these restricted measures broadly to include fees on greenhouse gases, specific fuel types, and mandatory emissions trading programs. If passed, any existing local rules violating these restrictions would become invalid, and local entities would be barred from using public funds to defend such policies in court. The legislation also allows individuals to sue to stop the implementation of these prohibited local measures and grants them the right to recover legal fees if they win the case.
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in committee
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Introduction
Apr 2026
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Governor
Introduced Apr 21, 2026
Last action Apr 22, 2026
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Apr 21, 2026
Committee
referred to Committee on Energy
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Apr 21, 2026
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Josh Schriver
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1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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