The Public Utilities Act generally prohibits an electrical corporation from constructing or extending facilities without first obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Public Utilities Commission, though a certificate is not required for modifications to existing transmission facilities. Under its regulatory authority, the commission has established a Transmission Review Process for capital transmission projects beginning January 1, 2024. This bill would require the commission to review and approve or deny transmission line projects—including extensions, expansions, upgrades, or modifications—initiated by electrical corporations based on their appropriateness and cost-effectiveness.