2012 Senate Bill 1064 / Public Act 143

Preempt certain local wireless equipment bans

Introduced in the Senate

April 17, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Mike Kowall (R-15)

To preempt local governments from banning the co-location of “wireless communications equipment” on an existing wireless tower or “equipment compound,” if only a small increase in height (10 percent) or size (2,500 sq. feet) is proposed. The bill would establish procedures for getting an exception if local zoning forbids the expansion.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development

April 19, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

April 24, 2012

Substitute offered by Sen. Mike Kowall (R-15)

To revised details of the proposed procedures the bill would mandate for zoning variances.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

April 24, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

May 1, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 3, 2012

Passed in the House 104 to 5 (details)

To preempt local governments from banning the co-location of “wireless communications equipment” on an existing wireless tower or “equipment compound,” if only a small increase in height (10 percent) or size (2,500 sq. feet) is proposed. The bill would establish procedures for getting an exception if local zoning forbids the expansion.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 23, 2012