MI SB1106

Grants independent transmission companies, qualified transmission companies, and affiliated transmission companies the power to condemn property necessary for transmitting electric energy for public use, subject to specified exceptions.

Prohibits transmission companies from circumventing private agreements that existed on July 12, 2004 under which they lease rights-of-way for electric transmission facilities from utilities.

Prohibits transmission companies from condemning utility property in a manner that unreasonably disrupts service; disputes over unreasonable disruption are resolved by the Michigan Public Service Commission within 180 days (or up to 210 days if complexity warrants).

Requires qualified transmission companies to obtain Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or regional transmission organization approval for their project and a state certificate from the Michigan Public Service Commission before condemning property.

Establishes definitions for "affiliated transmission company," "independent transmission company," and "qualified transmission company" based on their ownership structure, independence from utilities, and regulatory status.