MI HB5531

Changes the definition of "affiliated transmission company" to use "that" instead of "which" and capitalizes "Federal Energy Regulatory Commission" for grammatical consistency.

Modifies the definition of "electric utility" to reference MCL 460.11 instead of MCL 460.10cc.

Expands the definition of "independent transmission company" to include entities "proposing to be engaged" in electricity transmission, removing the requirement that facilities be "divested" by an electric utility.

Clarifies that independent transmission companies cannot be affiliates of electric utilities generating or distributing electricity to retail customers in Michigan.

Makes minor grammatical corrections throughout the definitions section while maintaining the substantive regulatory framework for transmission line certification.