2023 Senate Bill 298

Elections: other; election of members to the Michigan public service commission; provide for.

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 699 (MCL 168.699), as amended by 2012 PA 523, and by adding chapter VIA.

Mackinac Center Analysis

Establishes the process to elect commissioners to the Michigan Public Service Commission in replacement of an appointed board.

Introduced in the Senate

April 26, 2023

Introduced by Sen. Jim Runestad (R-23) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Ruth Johnson (R-24) and Joseph Bellino (R-16)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations