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HB4007 • 2026

Energy: alternative sources; clean energy system; expand definition of. Amends sec. 3 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1003).

Energy: alternative sources; clean energy system; expand definition of. Amends sec. 3 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1003).

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Sponsor
Karl Bohnak (District 109), David Prestin (District 108), Gregory Markkanen (District 110), Cameron Cavitt (District 106), Matt Maddock (District 51), James DeSana (District 29), Brad Paquette (District 37), Angela Rigas (District 79), Gina Johnsen (District 78), Gregory Alexander (District 98), Timothy Beson (District 96), Ken Borton (District 105), Jaime Greene (District 65), Pat Outman (District 91), Parker Fairbairn (District 107), John Roth (District 104), Jerry Neyer (District 92)
Last action
2025-05-13
Official status
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not specify which new types of alternative sources are included, only that it amends the section related to natural gas.

Expanding Clean Energy Sources

This law changes the definition of clean energy to include more types of alternative sources.

What This Bill Does

  • Changes the list of what counts as clean energy in Michigan's laws.
  • Adds new kinds of energy that can be called 'clean' under state rules.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Energy companies in Michigan

Terms To Know

Clean Energy
Energy that comes from sources like wind, solar, and possibly other alternative sources.
Alternative Sources
Different types of energy besides traditional coal or oil.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The exact new kinds of clean energy are not listed in the summary.
  • It's unclear how this change will affect current clean energy programs and funding.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

H-1

10

substitute (H-1) adopted

Plain English: substitute (H-1) adopted 10

  • The official amendment file could not be read automatically during the last sync, so only the official amendment metadata is shown right now.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-13 SJ 43 Pg. 438

    PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

  2. 2025-05-13 SJ 43 Pg. 438

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

  3. 2025-05-07 HJ 44 Pg. 502

    read a third time

  4. 2025-05-07 HJ 44 Pg. 502

    passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #91 Yeas 82 Nays 27 Excused 0 Not Voting 1

  5. 2025-05-07 HJ 44 Pg. 502

    transmitted

  6. 2025-05-06 HJ 43 Pg. 484

    read a second time

  7. 2025-05-06 HJ 43 Pg. 484

    substitute (H-1) adopted

  8. 2025-05-06 HJ 43 Pg. 484

    placed on third reading

  9. 2025-05-01 HJ 42 Pg. 446

    reported with recommendation without amendment

  10. 2025-05-01 HJ 42 Pg. 446

    referred to second reading

  11. 2025-04-15 HJ 34 Pg. 329

    reported with recommendation for referral to Committee on Rules

  12. 2025-04-15 HJ 34 Pg. 329

    recommendation concurred in

  13. 2025-01-15 HJ 4 Pg. 38

    bill electronically reproduced 01/14/2025

  14. 2025-01-14 HJ 3 Pg. 35

    introduced by Representative Rep. Karl Bohnak

  15. 2025-01-14 HJ 3 Pg. 35

    read a first time

  16. 2025-01-14 HJ 3 Pg. 35

    referred to Committee on Energy

Official Summary Text

Energy: alternative sources; clean energy system; expand definition of. Amends sec. 3 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1003).