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Dossier Legislative introduced 03-jun-2026
Bill introduced in the Michigan Legislature — not yet passed by either chamber, and not law.

Public utilities: other; right of first refusal; extend to counties. Amends sec. 6q of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6q).

Key claim: HB6036 would amend Michigan public utility law to extend the right of first refusal under MCL 460.6q to counties.

Abstract

(HB6036 · 103rd Legislature) Public utilities: other; right of first refusal; extend to counties. Amends sec. 6q of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6q). Sponsor: Rep. Tom Kunse ® In committee: H Energy Latest action (2026-06-04): Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/03/2026

Why this matters

Michigan’s right of first refusal under MCL 460.6q lets incumbent utilities preempt competitive solicitations for certain transmission projects; extending it to counties would broaden the pool of entities that can claim projects without competitive bidding. For ratepayers and independent transmission developers, this shifts who controls new transmission build-out and can affect project costs, timelines, and market competition.

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Public utilities: other; right of first refusal; extend to counties. Amends sec. 6q of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6q).
Stage: introduced · legiscan · 03-jun-2026

HB6036 would amend Michigan public utility law to extend the right of first refusal under MCL 460.6q to counties.

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