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SB 1019MICHIGANSession 2025-2026State Billin committee

Senate Bill 1019 makes local zoning ordinances subject to the data center regulation act

Original title: Businesses: other; Michigan zoning enabling act; make subject to the data center regulation act.

Last action · June 4, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONSSponsors: Jim Runestad and 1 other

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What This Bill Would Do

Senate Bill 1019 would make local s subject to the data center regulation act and require Senate Bill 1018 to be enacted into law before taking effect. The bill also outlines standards for natural resource extraction, oil and gas well regulation, and protections for certain renewable energy projects.

Why it matters

Local governments, property owners, and energy developers face new statutory requirements regarding zoning rules, mineral extraction, and renewable energy project protections.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Local units of government

Counties and townships are restricted from regulating oil or gas wells and must subject zoning ordinances to additional state acts.

Directly affected

Resource extraction operators

Operators challenging zoning decisions must demonstrate valuable natural resources and the absence of very serious consequences.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is required for this bill to take effect?

The amendatory act requires Senate Bill No. 1018 of the 103rd Legislature to be enacted into law.

Can local governments regulate oil or gas wells under this bill?

No, a county or township shall not regulate or control the drilling, completion, or operation of oil or gas wells or other exploration wells.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Jun 4, 2026SenateCommittee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
Jun 4, 2026SenateIntroduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Ruth Johnson, Silva v Ada Township, Jim Runestad

PersonRuth Johnson“Bill cosponsor”Map →

otherSilva v Ada Township“Judicial standard reference”Map →

PersonJim Runestad“Bill sponsor in the upper house”Map →

Sources

Open source document

legislature.mi.gov

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