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in committee · Michigan · House Nov 12, 2025

HB 5241: State management: purchasing; persons engaged in certain boycotts; prohibit a state department or agency from contracting with. Amends sec. 241c of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1241c).

HB 5241 prohibits Michigan state departments and agencies from entering contracts with businesses that boycott certain entities. Starting October 1, 2017, contracts for state building projects require a representation that the business is not boycotting "strategic partners" (as defined in the law). A new provision, effective January 1, 2026, extends this to ban contracts with businesses boycotting entities in conventional energy, mining, agriculture, timber, or firearms industries. The law directly affects state contractors by requiring written assurances they are not engaging in these boycotts.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prohibits state contracts with businesses boycotting conventional energy, directly protecting fossil fuel industries and opposing measures that could limit them.90% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 84: Construction: housing; ordinance prohibiting the use of energy-efficient appliances in new or existing residential buildings; prohibit local units of government from enacting. Amends sec. 13a of 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1513a).

SB 84 prevents local governments (like cities or counties) from banning gas-burning appliances in residential buildings. It specifically stops ordinances that would prohibit the use of certain gas appliances - such as furnaces, dryers, and stoves - that rely on a continuously burning pilot light (small constant flame) for operation. The bill includes exceptions for mobile homes, propane-only appliances, and models meeting federal energy efficiency standards. This law requires local governments to allow these gas appliances in new or existing homes, overriding any conflicting local rules.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks local bans on gas appliances (fossil fuel-based), opposing restrictions that would promote renewable energy adoption in residential buildings.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill prohibits local governments from banning gas appliances in housing, opposing local energy efficiency regulations that could affect housing development standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Building Codes

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 30, 2025

SB 275: Public utilities: natural gas utilities; local units of government imposing a ban on the use of natural gas or installation of natural gas infrastructure; prohibit. Creates new act.

SB 275 creates a new act to prohibit local governments in Michigan from imposing bans on the use of natural gas. It also prevents counties, cities, villages, and townships from prohibiting the installation of natural gas infrastructure within their jurisdictions. Any local ordinance, resolution, or policy adopted by a municipality on or after the bill's effective date that violates these provisions would be deemed void and unenforceable. This bill directly affects local governments and their ability to regulate natural gas use and infrastructure.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks local bans on natural gas infrastructure, actively supporting fossil fuel use over renewable alternatives90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentPrevents local bans on natural gas infrastructure, opposing climate initiatives that would limit fossil fuel use and weaken local environmental protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Tags Local Government

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passed · Michigan · House May 14, 2025

HR 91: A resolution to support President Trump’s policies to increase the nation’s energy infrastructure and security, which have facilitated emergency permitting for the Enbridge Line 5 project.

House Resolution 91 is a resolution expressing support for President Trump’s policies aimed at increasing the nation’s energy infrastructure and security. The resolution specifically highlights how these policies have facilitated emergency permitting for the Enbridge Line 5 tunnel project, intended to replace an existing pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly supports fossil fuel pipeline infrastructure (Enbridge Line 5) through emergency permitting, opposing renewable energy development by prioritizing fossil fuels over clean energy alternatives.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill supports emergency permitting for Enbridge Line 5 pipeline, bypassing environmental reviews to prioritize energy infrastructure over environmental protections.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill supports emergency permitting for Enbridge Line 5 pipeline, a transportation infrastructure project, advancing energy infrastructure policies under transportation topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pipeline Infrastructure

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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 21, 2025

SB 327: Land use: farmland and open space; use of farmland for commercial solar facilities; prohibit. Amends sec. 36104e of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.36104e).

Senate Bill 327 proposes to prohibit the use of protected farmland for commercial solar facilities. It amends existing law to prevent the amendment of development rights agreements, which are typically used to preserve farmland and open space, to allow for the installation and operation of solar facilities. This means that, after the bill's effective date, land enrolled in these agreements can no longer be converted for solar energy generation, regardless of conditions for environmental protection or eventual return to agricultural use.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits commercial solar facilities on protected farmland, restricting renewable energy infrastructure development per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prohibits solar facilities on protected farmland, restricting clean energy development despite environmental benefits of solar power.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar Conservation

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 25, 2025

SR 64: A resolution to condemn the Trump Administration and congressional Republican’s support of the divisive “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that raises costs for Michiganders, slashes Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and the Women, Infants and Children program (WIC), adds burdensome hurdles to important tax relief measures for low-income households, drives more families into poverty by giving tax cuts to the most wealthy households, and sets back progress on a clean energy future while increasing energy costs on Americans.

This is a Senate resolution (SR 64), not a bill with policy changes. Introduced by Senator Cherry, it formally condemns the Trump Administration and congressional Republicans for supporting the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (referred to sarcastically as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"). The resolution states it opposes the Act's proposed cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and WIC programs, its tax cuts for wealthy households, and its impact on clean energy initiatives, citing specific Michigan impacts like 2.6 million Medicaid recipients and 1.4 million SNAP users. As a symbolic resolution, it does not change policy but urges Congress to reject the Act and pursue alternative policies.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesResolution explicitly condemns tax cuts for wealthy households and defunding of Medicaid/SNAP/WIC programs, opposing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act's budget/tax policies.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyResolution explicitly states Tax Cuts Act 'sets back progress on a clean energy future' and increases energy costs, opposing policies hindering clean energy development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentResolution explicitly condemns tax bill for 'setting back progress on a clean energy future', indicating clear support for advancing clean energy policies.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExplicitly opposes cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and WIC programs, directly protecting healthcare funding and access for vulnerable populations.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCondemns cuts to SNAP, WIC, and Medicaid, opposing policies that harm low-income workers' benefits and increase poverty, aligning with labor protection indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jul 1, 2025

SB 477: Public utilities: electric utilities; establishment of microgrids; provide for. Amends sec. 10a of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10a).

SB 477 sets a 10% annual cap on the portion of an electric utility's weather-adjusted retail sales that can be served by alternative energy suppliers, directly affecting Michigan utilities and their customers seeking to switch providers. The bill includes key exceptions: facilities already using alternative suppliers since 2008 (including expansions), iron ore mines/processing facilities in the Upper Peninsula under specific settlement agreements, and customers on a pre-2016 enrollment queue. It requires utilities to maintain a confidential queue for new customers and adjust the cap downward if usage remains below 10% for five years. The law aims to balance customer choice with grid stability for Michigan's electric utilities.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill imposes 10% annual cap on alternative energy supplier usage, restricting market access for renewables and limiting consumer choice in energy providers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Energy Resilience

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passed both · Michigan · House May 6, 2025

HB 4027: Land use: zoning and growth management; provision subjecting zoning authority to part 8 of clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act; delete. Amends sec. 205 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3205). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4028'25

House Bill 4027 proposes to amend the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act. The bill would remove a provision that requires local zoning ordinances to be subject to Part 8 of the Clean and Renewable Energy and Energy Waste Reduction Act. This change means that local zoning authorities would no longer be directly bound by this specific part of the state's clean energy law when creating or enforcing their zoning regulations. The bill aims to alter the relationship between local land use planning and state renewable energy mandates.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRemoves requirement for local zoning to comply with clean energy standards, weakening state enforcement of renewable energy compliance.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill removes requirement for local zoning to comply with clean energy regulations (Part 8 of clean energy act), weakening environmental protections by deregulating land use planning.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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passed both · Michigan · House May 6, 2025

HB 4028: Energy: alternative sources; zoning exemptions for large-scale solar, wind, and energy storage facilities; eliminate. Amends title & sec. 13 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1013) & repeals pt. 8 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1221 - 460.1232). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4027'25

House Bill 4028 proposes to eliminate specific state-level provisions regarding the zoning and siting of large-scale solar, wind, and energy storage facilities. The bill achieves this by repealing Part 8 of the Clean and Renewable Energy and Energy Waste Reduction Act (2008 PA 295). This action would remove state authority over the certification and regulation of such facilities, effectively returning primary zoning control to local governments. It also amends the title of the existing act to reflect these changes.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill repeals state-level zoning exemptions for solar/wind facilities, removing regulatory support and shifting control to local governments that may restrict development, directly opposing renewable energy advancement.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals state zoning provisions for solar/wind facilities, removing regulatory support for renewable energy infrastructure and shifting control to local governments which may impose stricter barriers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Renewable Energy Solar

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passed both · Michigan · House May 13, 2025

HB 4283: Energy: alternative sources; electricity generated from RICE generators; authorize use of to meet renewable and clean energy standards. Amends secs. 28, 29 & 32 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1028 et seq.) & adds sec. 34.

HB 4283 amends Michigan's Clean and Renewable Energy Act to allow electricity generated from Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE) generators to count toward meeting the state's renewable energy portfolio standards. This change directly affects electric providers, including cooperatives and multistate utilities, that must meet specific renewable energy targets. The bill adds a new provision specifying that RICE-generated electricity can be used as renewable energy credits toward compliance. This provides electric providers with an additional compliance option for meeting the state's renewable energy requirements.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyAllows fossil fuel-based RICE generators to count as renewable energy, weakening clean energy standards by diluting renewable portfolio requirements.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentAllows RICE generators (fossil fuel-based) to count as renewable energy, undermining clean energy standards by diluting renewable portfolio requirements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience Renewable Energy

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