SB 1078 Michigan Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Public utilities: other; certain money spent by electric or natural gas utilities; require to be reported to the public service commission. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 6bb.

This bill requires electric and natural gas utilities in Michigan to annually report specific financial details to the Public Service Commission. The report must include contributions made to political action committees, political parties, and lobbying organizations, as well as any donations to specific tax-exempt groups. Utilities must also disclose spending by their parent companies or affiliates and make these reports publicly available on the commission's website. The legislation aims to increase transparency regarding how utility companies spend money on political and advocacy activities.
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 25, 2026 Last action Jun 25, 2026
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Jun 25, 2026
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Jun 25, 2026
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
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