House Republican bill would allow aboveground power lines to use highway rights-of-way

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: June 17, 2026

Words: 972

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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As frustration grows between some rural residents and several electrical power transmission line projects across the state, a Republican lawmaker from northern Michigan is proposing to codify the state’s utility line standards to allow for projects to be collocated in the same areas, and to allow them in limited access highway rights-of-way.

The move would help alleviate conflicts with those residents opposed to new transmission lines spanning over their private lands, moving it to an …

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