Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Utilities and Technology
Senate Bill 67
Relating to: changing the phase-out of utility aid payments for decommissioned power plants.
By Senators Ballweg, Cowles, Felzkowski, Marklein, Pfaff and Wanggaard; cosponsored by Representatives Oldenburg, Plumer, Brooks, Knodl, Michalski, Mursau, Nedweski, Rodriguez and Subeck.
February 15, 2023 Referred to Committee on Utilities and Technology
May 16, 2023 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Bradley; Senators Wanggaard, Quinn, Smith and Pfaff.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator Joan Ballweg - 14th Senate District
· Shonna Neary - Columbia County
· Steven Pate - Town of Pacific
· Zack Hill - Alliant Energy
· JP Brummond - Alliant Energy
· Representative Loren Oldenburg
· Jen Shilling - Dairyland Power Cooperative
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Toni Herkert - League Of Wisconsin Municipalities
· Matthew Spencer - MGE
· Chris LaRowe - WEC Energy Group, Inc.
· George Klaetsch - WI Counties Utility Tax Assn
· Dan Bahr - Wisconsin Counties Association
· Rob Richard - WECA
· Jennifer Wickman
· Bill Skewes - Wisconsin Utilities Association
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
May 25, 2023 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (5) Senator Bradley; Senators Wanggaard, Quinn, Smith and Pfaff.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by that Senate Bill 67 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (5) Senator Bradley; Senators Wanggaard, Quinn, Smith and Pfaff.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Lucas Fuller
Committee Clerk
