2024 Senate Bill 1105

Highways: other; evaluation and development of land within state transportation department-owned and local government-owned rights-of-way for renewable energy generation facilities, energy storage facilities, and electrical transmission and distribution facilities; provide for.

A bill to allow the state transportation department and local governments to evaluate and use certain government-owned land for the development or installation of renewable energy facilities; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental entities.

AI Analysis – Experimental

The bill enables Michigan's state and local governments to use roadside properties for renewable energy projects, with provisions for federal funding and compliance with legal standards, while requiring private entities to cover relocation costs if necessary.

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 13, 2024

Introduced by Sen. Veronica Klinefelt (D-11)

Referred to the Committee on Local Government