HB 5539

Public utilities: electric utilities; condemnation of property for transmission lines; allow for qualified transmission companies. Amends sec. 5 of 1923 PA 238 (MCL 486.255). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5538'26, HB 5540'26

In committee Last action February 24, 2026: bill electronically reproduced February 19, 2026

Official bill page and text: legislature.mi.gov

Sponsors 3

Prime sponsor: Brad Paquette
Cosponsors (2): Jennifer Wortz, Luke Meerman

Status

In committee as of February 24, 2026. The 103rd Legislature serves until the 104th convenes on January 13, 2027.

Referred to: House Government Operations (from the official referral record)

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 4

Date	Chamber	Action
February 24, 2026	House	bill electronically reproduced February 19, 2026
February 19, 2026	House	referred to Committee on Government Operations
February 19, 2026	House	read a first time
February 19, 2026	House	introduced by Representative Rep. Brad Paquette

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