MI SB0348

Expands the definition of "independent transmission company" and "affiliated transmission company" to include entities that hold certification from the Michigan Public Service Commission under the electric transmission line certification act, not just those that acquired facilities from utilities operating before December 31, 2000

Removes the previous requirement that transmission companies must have obtained their facilities through transfer or divestiture from electric utilities that were operating in Michigan as of December 31, 2000

Maintains existing protections preventing transmission companies from condemning property in ways that unreasonably disrupt electric, gas, or municipally owned utilities' ability to serve customers

Requires the Michigan Public Service Commission to make disputed condemnation determinations within 180 days (or 210 days if parties agree complexity requires more time) through contested case proceedings

Takes effect only if House Bill No. H01720'25 and Senate Bill No. 346 are also enacted into law