Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Utilities and Tourism
Senate Bill 125
Relating to: a nuclear power siting study and time limits for taking final action on certain certificate of public convenience and necessity applications.
By Senators Bradley, Feyen and Wanggaard; cosponsored by Representatives Sortwell, Steffen, Wittke, Callahan, Dittrich, Green, Gustafson, Knodl, Moses, Murphy, Mursau, O'Connor, Snyder, Spiros, Subeck, Tusler, Zimmerman and Wichgers.
March 14, 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
· Rep Shae Sortwell
· HEAD OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS ROBB HUGHES - REALTA FUSION
· Professor Paul Wilson
· Senator Julian Bradley
Appearances Against
· Mr Fred Olsen - Self
· Mr. Steve Books - Self.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Senior Director, State Government Affairs and Advocacy Christine Csizmadia - Nuclear Energy Institute
· Misha Lee - Construction Business Group
· Stamena Mesec - International Union Of Operating Engineers Local #139
· David Behrend - SB1124. SB125
· MR WILLIAM SKEWES - WIS. UTILITIES ASSN.
· Joel Haubrich - WEC Energy Group
· Matthew Spencer - Madison Gas and Electric
· AJ Wilson - Ironworkers District Council of North Central States
· AJ Wilson - Smart Local 18
· TANNER BLAIR - Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
· Matthew Spencer - Madison gas and electric
· AJ Wilson - WI Laborers District Council
· AJ Wilson - IBEW State Conference
· Matthew Spencer - Madison Gas and Electric
· Matthew Pagel - Xcel energy
· Susie Schooff - DairyLand Power Cooperative
· Susie Schooff - DairyLand power coopertive
· Tom Moore - WPPI Energy
· President Corey Gall - WI Pipe Trade Association
· Kristin Gilkes - Customers first coalition
· Representative David Steffen
· Lobbyist Zachary Hill - Alliant energy
· Tyler Vorpagel - Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin
Registrations Against
· Erik Kanter - Clean Wisconsin
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 Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senator Bradley; Senators Feyen, James, Ratcliff and Smith.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Moved that Senate Bill 125 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (5) Senator Bradley; Senators Feyen, James, Ratcliff and Smith.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Nik Rettinger
Committee Clerk
