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House approves bills restoring local control over siting of large-scale wind and solar projects
Summary
On April 29, 2025, the Michigan House voted to repeal parts of 2023 laws that centralized siting authority for large-scale renewable energy projects, passing House Bills 4027 and 4028 by 58-48 votes and ordering immediate effect.
Lansing, Mich. — The Michigan House of Representatives voted on April 29, 2025, to restore local zoning authority over the siting of large-scale wind and solar projects by passing House Bill 4027 and House Bill 4028. Lawmakers approved both measures by 58-48, and the majority moved that the bills take immediate effect.
The bills repeal provisions of 2023 laws that shifted siting decisions for large-scale renewable energy projects away from local governments to state-level review. Supporters said the change restores “home rule” and gives residents and locally elected officials the final say on projects in their communities.
Representative Matt Altman, speaking on the floor, framed the bills as a defense of local democracy. “I rise today in support of a plan to restore local control to the people,” Altman said. “Let's be clear. This isn't a debate about…
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