The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
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(2m) From the appropriation under s. 20.155 (1) (j), the commission shall make an annual grant of $300,000 to a nonstock, nonprofit corporation that is described under section
501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and that has a history of advocating on behalf of residential ratepayers for affordable rates, for the purpose of offsetting the general expenses of the corporation, including salary, benefit, rent, and utility expenses.