MichiganBill would make local zoning subject to data center siting law
If enacted along with House Bill 6391, this bill would make Michigan zoning ordinances subject to the data center siting and community protection act, starting 90 days after enactment.
What it does
The introduced bill would list the data center siting and community protection act among the laws that zoning ordinances are subject to. It would take effect only if House Bill 6391 is enacted, 90 days after enactment.
Argument forMaking zoning ordinances subject to the state siting law could help local officials coordinate decisions with statewide rules.
Argument againstLocal officials may have less room to make zoning decisions independently where the state data center siting law applies.
More detail
The introduced bill would list the data center siting and community protection act among the laws that zoning ordinances are subject to. The provision concerns Michigan zoning ordinances. This bill would take effect only if House Bill 6391 is enacted. If enacted along with House Bill 6391, this bill would take effect 90 days after its enactment.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 29bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026Latest
- Sep 24referred to Committee on Government OperationsMinor
- Sep 24read a first timeMinor
- Sep 24introduced by Representative Rep. Reggie MillerIntroduced
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