Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No identified environmental impact.
Risks
- No identified environmental impact.
StateMichiganIntroduced
SB 1048: Public utilities: electric utilities; project labor agreements and prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates; require for certain data center contracts. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 10ii.
Kevin Hertel
SB 1048 status: Introduced — SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: JEREMY MOSS (updated Aug 26, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 65/100
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Constitutionality75%
Bipartisan30%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
The bill mandates project labor agreements and prevailing wage standards for data center utility contracts, creating a significant regulatory shift in procurement and labor practices for the sector.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Supports higher wage standards for construction workers.
- Encourages structured labor-management relations.
Risks
- Potential for increased project costs.
- May affect the competitiveness of data center site selection in Michigan.
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Promotes better labor standards and fringe benefits for workforce.
- Ensures project consistency via labor agreements.
Risks
- Potential for higher utility costs for end-users due to project premiums.
- Risk of labor policy disputes regarding utility service agreements.
Technology Industry
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Mandates may increase capital expenditure costs for digital infrastructure.
Analysis scope
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