Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Utilities and Technology
Senate Bill 791
Relating to: exemptions from public utility regulation regarding electric vehicle charging stations, installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations by state agencies or local governmental units, and imposing an excise tax on electric vehicle charging.
By Senators Marklein, Quinn, Ballweg, Bradley, Felzkowski, Knodl, Stafsholt, Taylor and Testin; cosponsored by Representatives VanderMeer, Gustafson, Oldenburg, Brandtjen, Duchow, Goeben, Gundrum, Hurd, Mursau, Petersen and Tranel.
December 08, 2023 Referred to Committee on Utilities and Technology
December 19, 2023 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Bradley; Senators Wanggaard, Quinn, Smith and Pfaff.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Sen. Howard Marklein - 17th Senate District
· Representative Nancy VanderMeer - 70th AD
· Matt Hauser - WI Fuel & Retail Association
· Chelsea Chandler - Clean Wisconsin
· Executive director Rob Richard - WECA
· Nate Boettcher - Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services
· Jennifer Malcore - Kwik Trip
· Government Affairs Director Toni Herkert - League of Wisconsin Municipalities
· Beata Wierzba - Renew Wisconsin
· Orrie Walsvik - Renew Wisconsin
· Advocacy Director Molly Collins - American Lung Association
· Jordan Primakow - City Of Milwaukee
· Craig Summerfield - Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce
· Adam Schwartz - Kwik Trip
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· Emma Heins - Electrification Coalition
· Assistant Deputy Secretary Joel Nilsestuen - Wisdot
· Electric Vehicle Project Manager Kaleb Vander Wiele - Wisdot
· Allison Carlson - Wisconsin local government climate coalition
· Government Affairs DIRECTOR Jennifer Giegerich - Wisconsin Conservation Voters
· Bill Ehlrich - TESLA
Registrations For
· Jason Pitcock - Francis Energy
· Chris Snyder - Wi automobile and truck dealers association
· Kristin Gilkes - Customers First Coalition
· Matt Spencer - MG and E
· Brandon Scholz - WI conservation energy forum
· Michael Semmann - WI Grocers Association
· Tom Moore - Energy Action Fund
· Zachary Hill - Alliant Energy
· Joseph Owen - WPPI Energy
· Susie Schooff - Dairyland Power Cooperative
· Tyler Vorpagel - Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin
· Chris LaRowe - WEC Energy
· Matt Pagel - Xcel energy
Registrations Against
· Regan Watts - Eau Claire County
Registrations for Information Only
· Carly Eaton - BlueGreen Alliance
· Dane County government affairs director Carrie Springer - Dane County
January 10, 2024 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 Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senator Bradley; Senators Wanggaard, Quinn, Smith and Pfaff.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Moved by that Senate Bill 791 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (5) Senator Bradley; Senators Wanggaard, Quinn, Smith and Pfaff.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Lucas Fuller
Committee Clerk
