The bill amends the Electric Transmission Line Certification Act of 1995 by updating the definitions and requirements related to affiliated and independent transmission companies. Key changes include the clarification that an "affiliated transmission company" is a legal entity that has satisfied the requirements to join a regional transmission organization and is engaged or proposes to be engaged in electricity transmission. The language has been modified to remove references to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the requirement for these entities to be independent of electric utilities. Additionally, the definition of "independent transmission company" has been revised to reflect similar criteria, emphasizing that these companies must also meet the requirements to join a regional transmission organization.

Furthermore, the bill updates the definition of "electric utility" to exclude municipal utilities, affiliated transmission companies, and independent transmission companies. It also clarifies the definitions of "construction," "preconstruction activity," and "transmission line," ensuring that they align with the current operational context of electricity transmission. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of two other specified bills in the 103rd Legislature.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 460.562