MI HB4806

Grants independent transmission companies and affiliated transmission companies power to condemn property necessary to transmit electric energy for public use, subject to the electric transmission line certification act and uniform condemnation procedures act.

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

Prohibits transmission companies from condemning utility property in a manner that unreasonably disrupts service to customers; disputes must be resolved by the Michigan Public Service Commission within 180 days (or up to 210 days if parties agree complexity requires additional time).

Expands definitions of "affiliated transmission company" to include entities that have joined a regional transmission organization and are considered qualified transmission developers, as well as affiliates of electric utilities.

Expands definition of "independent transmission company" to include entities divested of transmission facilities by utilities as of December 31, 2000, or entities holding a certificate under the electric transmission line certification act, provided they are not affiliates of retail electricity providers.