Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Government Operations, Public Works, and Telecommunications
Senate Bill 35
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 Senator Farrow; cosponsored by Representative Honadel.
February 20, 02013 Referred to Committee on Government Operations, Public Works, and Telecommunications
February 26, 2013 Public Hearing Held
Present: (6) Senator Farrow; Senators Gudex, Kedzie, Wirch, Harris and Shilling.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Senator Lasee.
Appearances For
· Paul Farrow - Senator - 33rd Senate District
· Mark Honadel - Representative - 21st Assembly District
· John Flynn - American Transmission Company (ATC)
· Joan Kozisek - American Transmission Company (ATC)
Appearances Against
· Charlie Higley - Citizens Utility Board
· Michael Shelton
· Joan Kent - Town of Stark; Energy, Planning, and Information Committee
· Rob Danielson - Town of Stark; Energy, Planning, and Information Committee
· Kara Slaughter - Wisconsin Farmers Union
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Chris LaRowe - Wisconsin Public Service Corporation
· Bill Skewes - Wisconsin Utilities Association, Inc.
· Tom Moore - WPPI Energy
· John Sumi - Madison Gas and Electric Company
· Joel Haubrich - WE Energies
· Scott Manley - WI Manufacturers & Commerce
· Ed Lump - Wisconsin Restaurants Association
· Scott Meske - Municipality Electric Utilities of Wisconsin
· Jeff Fitzgerald - Alliant Energy
· Tom Still - Wisconsin Technology Council
Registrations Against
· Jennifer Giegerich - WI League of Conservation Voters
· Jane Powers
· Laura Chern
Registrations for Information Only
· Nathan Franklin - Dairyland Power Cooperative
February 28, 2013 Executive Session Held
Present: (0) None.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
March 27, 2013 Executive Session Held
Present: (7) Senator Farrow; Senators Gudex, Lasee, Kedzie, Wirch, Harris and Shilling.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Shilling, seconded by Senator Gudex that Senate Amendment 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (7) Senator Farrow; Senators Gudex, Lasee, Kedzie, Wirch, Harris and Shilling.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 2 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 7, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Shilling, seconded by Senator Harris that Senate Amendment 3 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (7) Senator Farrow; Senators Gudex, Lasee, Kedzie, Wirch, Harris and Shilling.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 3 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 7, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Gudex, seconded by Senator Harris that Senate Bill 35 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (7) Senator Farrow; Senators Gudex, Lasee, Kedzie, Wirch, Harris and Shilling.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 7, Noes 0
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Scott Rausch
Committee Clerk
