HB 4361
Public utilities: other; guidelines for trimming trees and branches around power lines; modify. Amends sec. 10p of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10p).
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Bill overview
This bill updates guidelines for how electric utilities in Michigan manage trees and branches around power lines. It requires utilities to create worker transition programs to assist employees during company restructuring or ownership changes, and establishes standards for service quality and reliability, including allowing utilities to trim vegetation to maintain power line safety. The bill also focuses on protecting customers from power quality disturbances and setting benchmarks for utilities’ performance.
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Curtis VanderWall
Gregory Alexander
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