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.
SB 1048 status: Introduced — SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: JEREMY MOSS (updated Aug 26, 2026).
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Bill summary
OfficialPublic 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.. Currently in Senate.
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No identified environmental impact.
Risks
- No identified environmental impact.
Economy
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
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.
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Mandates may increase capital expenditure costs for digital infrastructure.
Analysis based on bill abstract; full text requirements are not known.
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentSENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: JEREMY MOSS
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