9/23/08-The House approved a bill that would expand the state attorney general’s authority to investigate excessive fuel prices. Court-ordered subpoenas based on probable cause no longer would be needed before proceeding with actions against suspected violators.
Sponsored by Rep. Robert Dean, D-Grand Rapids, HB6250 also would define what is considered to be grossly excessive pricing for goods and services.
The bill has moved to the Senate Judiciary Committee. For bill status, call (517) 373-0169.
An identical bill – SB1504 – also is in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

7/1/08-A bill in the House Judiciary Committee would expand the state attorney general’s authority to investigate excessive fuel prices. Court-ordered subpoenas based on probable cause no longer would be needed before proceeding with actions against suspected violators.
Sponsored by Rep. Robert Dean, D-Grand Rapids, HB6250 also would define what is considered to be grossly excessive pricing for goods and services.
For bill status, call (517) 373-0169.