Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Utilities, Technology and Telecommunications

Senate Bill 316

Relating to: deadlines for certain Public Service Commission actions after a water public utility application for certificate of authority or approval of lead service line financial assistance is filed.

By Senators Cowles, L. Taylor, Ballweg and Marklein; cosponsored by Representatives Thiesfeldt, Knodl, Brooks, Moses, Sinicki and Skowronski.

April 21, 2021             Referred to Committee on Utilities, Technology and Telecommunications

August 26, 2021         Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Bradley; Senators Roth, Wanggaard, Pfaff and Smith.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Senator Rob Cowles - 2nd Senate District

·      Representative Jeremy Thiesfeldt

·      Matt Sweeney - PSC

·      Toni Herkert - League of WI Municipalities

·      General Manager Nancy Quirk - Green Bay Water

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Chris Groh - Wisconsin Rural Water Association

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

September 16, 2021    Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot

Present:       (5)        Senators Bradley, Roth, Wanggaard, Pfaff and Smith.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved that Senate Substitute Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (5)     Senators Bradley, Roth, Wanggaard, Pfaff and Smith.

Noes:     (0)     None.

SENATE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

Moved that Senate Bill 316 be recommended for passage as amended.

Ayes:     (5)     Senators Bradley, Roth, Wanggaard, Pfaff and Smith.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Steven Schwerbel

Committee Clerk