Public utilities: electric utilities; electronic transmission infrastructure; allow to use existing rights-of-way. Amends sec. 13 of 1925 PA 368 (MCL 247.183) & adds sec. 13a.

Summary

The bill lets electric, telecom, cable, broadband companies and municipalities place and maintain utility lines on public roads and limited‑access highway rights‑of‑way without needing local approval if they follow state‑set standards. It also creates a process for the transportation department to coordinate with utilities on transmission line routes, share project plans, and require constructability reports before permits are issued. Fees for using highway corridors are limited to a one‑time permit charge, and the revenue must fund highway maintenance.

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