Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Energy and Utilities
Assembly Bill 39
Relating to: powers and duties of an electric transmission company and certificates of public convenience and necessity and permits for certain electric generating facilities and high-voltage transmission lines.
By Representative Honadel; cosponsored by Senator Farrow.
February 20, 02013 Referred to Committee on Energy and Utilities
March 19, 2013 Public Hearing Held
Present: (8) Representative Honadel; Representatives T. Larson, Jacque, Weininger, Petersen, Zepnick, Kahl and Shankland.
Absent: (1) Representative Hulsey.
Excused: (2) Representatives Severson and Klenke.
Appearances For
· Mark Honadel - Rep. - 21st Assembly District
· Paul Farrow - Sen. - 33rd Senate District
· John Flynn - ATC
· Joan Kozisek - ATC
Appearances Against
· Rob Danielson - Town of Stark, Energy Planning and Information Committee
· Joan Kent - Town of Stark, Energy Planning and Information Committee
Appearances for Information Only
· Kristin Ruesch - Public Service Commission
· John Lorence - Public Service Commission
· David Siebert - Department of Natural Resources
· Charlie Higley - Citizens Utility Board
Registrations For
· Eric Bott - WI Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC)
· John Sumi - Madison Gas & Electric
· Tom Moore - WPPI Energy
· Joel Haubrich - WE Energies
· Bill Skewes - WI Utilities Association (WUA)
· Chris LaRowe - WI Public Service (WPS)
· Jeff Fitzgerald - Alliant Energy
Registrations Against
· Michael Shelton
· Edward Kuharski
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
April 02, 2013 Executive Session Held
Present: (10) Representative Honadel; Representatives T. Larson, Jacque, Weininger, Severson, Klenke, Petersen, Zepnick, Kahl and Shankland.
Absent: (1) Representative Hulsey.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Representative Klenke, seconded by Representative Kahl that Assembly Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (10) Representative Honadel; Representatives T. Larson, Jacque, Weininger, Severson, Klenke, Petersen, Zepnick, Kahl and Shankland.
Noes: (0) None.
Absent: (1) Representative Hulsey.
ASSEMBLY AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 10, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Larson, seconded by Representative Kahl that Assembly Amendment 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (10) Representative Honadel; Representatives T. Larson, Jacque, Weininger, Severson, Klenke, Petersen, Zepnick, Kahl and Shankland.
Noes: (0) None.
Absent: (1) Representative Hulsey.
ASSEMBLY AMENDMENT 2 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 10, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Petersen, seconded by Representative Shankland that Assembly Bill 39 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (10) Representative Honadel; Representatives T. Larson, Jacque, Weininger, Severson, Klenke, Petersen, Zepnick, Kahl and Shankland.
Noes: (0) None.
Absent: (1) Representative Hulsey.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 10, Noes 0
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Jason Vick
Committee Clerk
