Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Utilities and Technology

Senate Bill 812

Relating to: increasing the penalties for gas pipeline safety violations and providing a penalty.

By Senators Bradley and Smith; cosponsored by Representatives Summerfield, Dittrich, O'Connor and Subeck.

December 15, 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

·      Matt Sweeney - PSC Chairperson Rebecca Valcq

·      Bill Skewes - WUA

·      Zachary Hill - Alliant Energy

·      Rep. Summerfield Rob Summerfield - AD 67

·      Senator Julian Bradley - Senate District 28

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Matt Spencer - MG and E

·      Matt Pagel - Xcel Energy

·      Chris LaRowe - WEC Energy

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

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 Bill 812 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