2001 Senate Bill 446 / Public Act 48

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Introduced in the Senate

May 1, 2001

Introduced by Sen. Mat Dunaskiss (R-16)

To amend the electricity restructuring plan adopted in 2000 to make it clear that an "alternative electric supplier," defined as a person (corporation) selling electricity to retail customers in Michigan, is not a public utility, and is therefore exempt from utility franchise requirements. The franchise requirements are related to government rights of way that the owner of the actual transmission lines must comply with.

Referred to the Committee on Technology and Energy

May 29, 2001

Passed in the Senate 24 to 11 (details)

Received in the House

May 29, 2001

July 11, 2001

Passed in the House 69 to 36 (details)

Received in the Senate

July 11, 2001

Signed by Gov. John Engler

July 23, 2001