SB 0587
Public utilities: rates; public service commission issuing a report before approving a rate increase; require. Amends sec. 6a of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6a).
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Bill overview
This bill requires Michigan’s Public Service Commission (PSC) to issue a report detailing any proposed rate increases before approving them. It also establishes a process for utilities to seek partial rate relief quickly, and mandates that the PSC notify affected customers and allow for public hearings on proposed rate increases. The bill aims to provide greater transparency and public input into utility rate decisions, ensuring that rate increases are justified and their impact on customers is carefully considered.
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Edward W. McBroom
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