2018 Senate Bill 1050 / Public Act 450

Include broadband ISPs in utility road-use law

Introduced in the Senate

June 6, 2018

Introduced by Sen. Jim Stamas (R-36)

To add broadband internet service companies to the services covered by a law that prescribes the conditions under which telephone, power, cable TV and other public utility companies can install cables, lines, poles, etc. on, over or under public roads.

Referred to the Committee on Environment, Energy, and Technology

Oct. 2, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 27, 2018

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To add broadband internet service companies to those covered by a law that prescribes the conditions under which telephone, power, cable TV and other public utility companies can install cables, lines, poles, etc. on, over or under public roads. Note: House Bill 5097, now Public Act 97 of 2018, capped the fees that most governments can charge broadband providers for required permits on projects.

Received in the House

Nov. 27, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Communications and Technology

Dec. 6, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 12, 2018

Substitute offered by Rep. Michele Hoitenga (R-102)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 18, 2018

Passed in the House 86 to 23 (details)

To add broadband internet service companies to those covered by a law that prescribes the conditions under which telephone, power, cable TV and other public utility companies can install cables, lines, poles, etc. on, over or under public roads. Note: House Bill 5097, now Public Act 97 of 2018, capped the fees that most governments can charge broadband providers for required permits on projects.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 18, 2018

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 20, 2018