Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Utilities and Tourism
Senate Bill 56
Relating to: the use of federal capitalization grant funds for lead service line replacement.
By Senators Quinn and Tomczyk; cosponsored by Representatives Green, Armstrong, Behnke, Mursau, O'Connor, Tucker and Tusler.
February 21, 2025 Referred to Committee on Utilities and Tourism
April 30, 2025 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Bradley; Senators Feyen, James, Ratcliff and Smith.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Government Affairs Manager Zach Martin - Superior Water, Light & Power
· Dan Olson - Superior
· DIRECTOR, COMPLIANCE, REGULATORY AND CUSTOMER PROGRAMS JOSCELYN SKANDEL - SUPERIOR WATER, LIGHT & POWER
· Adam Jordahl - WMC
· Representative Chanz Green
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· Becky Scott - WI DNR
Registrations For
· Senator Romaine Quinn - 25th Senate District
· SUPERINTENDENT OF DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS JON ALLEN - SUPERIOR WATER, LIGHT, AND POWER
· MR WILLIAM SKEWES - WIS. UTILITIES ASSN.
· Susie Schooff - DairyLand Power Cooperative
· Susie Schooff - DairyLand power coopertive
· President Corey Gall - WI Pipe Trade Association
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
May 06, 2025 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (5) Senator Bradley; Senators Feyen, James, Ratcliff and Smith.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved that Senate Bill 56 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (3) Senator Bradley; Senators Feyen and James.
Noes: (2) Senators Ratcliff and Smith.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
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Nik Rettinger
Committee Clerk
