Record of Committee Proceedings
Joint Committee on Finance
Senate Bill 654
Relating to: one-call system violations; sulfur dioxide compliance plans; assessment authority of the Public Service Commission; funding for statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource programs; public utility contracts with affiliated interests; local access and transport areas for telephone service; railroad telecommunications service; Department of Natural Resources permit application procedures related to the construction of a high-voltage transmission line; navigable water general permits and individual permits related to utility facilities; granting rule-making authority; and making an appropriation.
By Senators Roth, Olsen, Gudex and Marklein; cosponsored by Representatives Kuglitsch, Ballweg, Knodl, Kulp, Macco, A. Ott, Petersen, Petryk, Ripp, Steffen and Tauchen.
February 01, 2016 Referred to Joint Committee on Finance
February 10, 2016 Public Hearing Held
Present: (16) Senator Darling; Representative Nygren; Senators Olsen, Harsdorf, Vukmir, Tiffany, Marklein, L. Taylor and Erpenbach; Representatives Kooyenga, Loudenbeck, Knudson, Schraa, Czaja, C. Taylor and Hintz.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Bob Seitz - PSC
· Andrew Cardon - PSC
· Bill Skewes - WI Utilities Assn
Appearances Against
· Keith Reopelle - Clean WI
· Steve Fields - Miron Construction
· Tyler Hueber - RENEW WI
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Joel Haubrich - We Energies/WPS
· Joseph Owen - WPPI Energy
· Todd Shart - WIEG
Registrations Against
· Eric Mueller - Sustainable Enginearring Group
· Jim Boullion - EGC of WI
· Genie Ogden
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
February 10, 2016 Executive Session Held
Present: (16) Senator Darling; Representative Nygren; Senators Olsen, Harsdorf, Vukmir, Tiffany, Marklein, L. Taylor and Erpenbach; Representatives Kooyenga, Loudenbeck, Knudson, Schraa, Czaja, C. Taylor and Hintz.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Representative Nygren, seconded by Senator Darling that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senator Darling; Representative Nygren; Senators Olsen, Harsdorf, Vukmir, Tiffany and Marklein; Representatives Kooyenga, Loudenbeck, Knudson, Schraa and Czaja.
Noes: (3) Senator L. Taylor; Representatives C. Taylor and Hintz.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 3
Moved by Senator Darling, seconded by Representative Nygren that Senate Amendment 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Senator Darling; Representative Nygren; Senators Olsen, Harsdorf, Vukmir, Tiffany and Marklein; Representatives Kooyenga, Loudenbeck, Knudson, Schraa and Czaja.
Noes: (3) Senator L. Taylor; Representatives C. Taylor and Hintz.
SENATE AMENDMENT 2 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 3
Moved by Representative Taylor, seconded by Senator Taylor that Senate Amendment 3 be recommended for introduction.
Ayes: (15) Senator Darling; Representative Nygren; Senators Olsen, Harsdorf, Vukmir, Tiffany, Marklein and L. Taylor; Representatives Kooyenga, Loudenbeck, Knudson, Schraa, Czaja, C. Taylor and Hintz.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 3 INTRODUCTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Taylor, seconded by Senator Taylor that Senate Amendment 3 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (3) Senator L. Taylor; Representatives C. Taylor and Hintz.
Noes: (12) Senator Darling; Representative Nygren; Senators Olsen, Harsdorf, Vukmir, Tiffany and Marklein; Representatives Kooyenga, Loudenbeck, Knudson, Schraa and Czaja.
SENATE AMENDMENT 3 ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 12
Moved by Representative Nygren, seconded by Senator Marklein that Senate Bill 654 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (12) Senator Darling; Representative Nygren; Senators Olsen, Harsdorf, Vukmir, Tiffany and Marklein; Representatives Kooyenga, Loudenbeck, Knudson, Schraa and Czaja.
Noes: (3) Senator L. Taylor; Representatives C. Taylor and Hintz.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 3
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Joe Malkasian
Committee Clerk
