AB755-ASA1,2,1513 66.0627 (1) (d) "Water efficiency improvement" means an improvement to any
14type of premises that reduces the usage of water, or increases the efficiency of water
15usage, at the premises.
AB755-ASA1, s. 5 16Section 5. 66.0627 (8) of the statutes, as created by 2009 Wisconsin Act 11, is
17amended to read:
AB755-ASA1,3,518 66.0627 (8) Subject to s. 196.3745, a political subdivision may make a loan to
19 a resident of an owner of a premises located in the political subdivision for making
20or installing an energy efficiency improvement, a water efficiency improvement, or
21a renewable resource application to the resident's residential property premises, or
22enter into an agreement with the owner regarding loan repayments to a 3rd party
23for owner-arranged financing for such purposes
. If a political subdivision makes
24such a loan or enters into such an agreement, the political subdivision may collect
25the loan repayment as a special charge under this section. A political subdivision

1may also collect the loan repayment as a special tax, using the method and
2procedures described in s. 66.0907 (3) (f).
Notwithstanding the provisions of sub. (4),
3a special charge imposed under this subsection may be collected in not more than 10
4annual
installments and may be included in the current or next tax roll for collection
5and settlement under ch. 74 even if the special charge is not delinquent.
AB755-ASA1, s. 6 6Section 6 . 103.49 (3) (ar) of the statutes, as affected by 2009 Wisconsin Act 28,
7is amended to read:
AB755-ASA1,3,148 103.49 (3) (ar) In determining prevailing wage rates under par. (a) or (am), the
9department may not use data from projects that are subject to this section, s. 66.0903,
1066.0904, 103.50, 196.3745 (5) (a) 1., or 229.8275 or 40 USC 3142 unless the
11department determines that there is insufficient wage data in the area to determine
12those prevailing wage rates, in which case the department may use data from
13projects that are subject to this section, s. 66.0903, 66.0904, 103.50, 196.3745 (5) (a)
141.,
or 229.8275 or 40 USC 3142.
AB755-ASA1, s. 7 15Section 7. 106.06 of the statutes is created to read:
AB755-ASA1,3,21 16106.06 Apprenticeship training grants. From the appropriation under s.
1720.445 (1) (jg), the department shall make grants to support apprenticeship training
18programs that contractors and subcontractors are required to sponsor under s.
19196.3745 (5) (a) 3. The purpose of the grants shall be to prepare individuals to
20participate in the apprenticeship training programs. The department shall
21promulgate rules establishing requirements and procedures for the grants.
AB755-ASA1, s. 8 22Section 8 . 109.09 (1) of the statutes, as affected by 2009 Wisconsin Act 28, is
23amended to read:
AB755-ASA1,4,1924 109.09 (1) The department shall investigate and attempt equitably to adjust
25controversies between employers and employees as to alleged wage claims. The

1department may receive and investigate any wage claim which is filed with the
2department, or received by the department under s. 109.10 (4), no later than 2 years
3after the date the wages are due. The department may, after receiving a wage claim,
4investigate any wages due from the employer against whom the claim is filed to any
5employee during the period commencing 2 years before the date the claim is filed.
6The department shall enforce this chapter and ss. 66.0903, 66.0904, 103.02, 103.49,
7103.82, 104.12, 196.3745 (5) (a) 1., and 229.8275. In pursuance of this duty, the
8department may sue the employer on behalf of the employee to collect any wage claim
9or wage deficiency and ss. 109.03 (6) and 109.11 (2) and (3) shall apply to such actions.
10Except for actions under s. 109.10, the department may refer such an action to the
11district attorney of the county in which the violation occurs for prosecution and
12collection and the district attorney shall commence an action in the circuit court
13having appropriate jurisdiction. Any number of wage claims or wage deficiencies
14against the same employer may be joined in a single proceeding, but the court may
15order separate trials or hearings. In actions that are referred to a district attorney
16under this subsection, any taxable costs recovered by the district attorney shall be
17paid into the general fund of the county in which the violation occurs and used by that
18county to meet its financial responsibility under s. 978.13 (2) (b) for the operation of
19the office of the district attorney who prosecuted the action.
AB755-ASA1, s. 9 20Section 9 . 111.322 (2m) (c) of the statutes, as affected by 2009 Wisconsin Act
2128
, is amended to read:
AB755-ASA1,4,2522 111.322 (2m) (c) The individual files a complaint or attempts to enforce a right
23under s. 66.0903, 66.0904, 103.49, 196.3745 (5) (a) 1., or 229.8275 or testifies or
24assists in any action or proceeding under s. 66.0903, 66.0904, 103.49, 196.3745 (5)
25(a) 1.,
or 229.8275.
AB755-ASA1, s. 10
1Section 10. 196.374 (2) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB755-ASA1,5,92 196.374 (2) (a) 1. The energy utilities in this state shall collectively establish
3and fund statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource programs. The energy
4utilities shall contract, on the basis of competitive bids, with one or more persons to
5develop and administer the programs. The utilities may not execute a contract under
6this subdivision unless the commission has approved the contract. The Except as
7provided in sub. (3) (b) 3m., the
commission shall require each energy utility to spend
8the amount required under sub. (3) (b) 2. to fund statewide energy efficiency and
9renewable resource programs.
AB755-ASA1, s. 11 10Section 11. 196.374 (2) (d) of the statutes is created to read:
AB755-ASA1,5,2111 196.374 (2) (d) Contractors. The commission shall prohibit, by order or rule,
12the performance of any work on installing or making an energy efficiency
13improvement, as defined in s. 196.3745 (1) (b), or renewable resource application, as
14defined in s. 196.3745 (1) (f), under a contract under a program under par. (a) 1., (b)
151. or 2., or (c) by a contractor or subcontractor who is not included in the list specified
16in s. 196.3745 (5) (a), except that the commission's order or rule shall allow the
17performance of such work by a contractor or subcontractor who does not satisfy the
18requirement under s. 196.3745 (5) (a) 3. if no contractor or subcontractor who
19satisfies the requirement is available to perform the work. This paragraph applies
20to contracts that are entered into, extended, modified, or renewed on the effective
21date of the commission's order or rule.
AB755-ASA1, s. 12 22Section 12. 196.374 (3) (b) 2. (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB755-ASA1,6,823 196.374 (3) (b) 2. (intro.) The Except as provided in subd. 3m., the commission
24shall require each energy utility to spend 1.2 percent of its annual operating
25revenues to fund the utility's programs under sub. (2) (b) 1., the utility's ordered

1programs, the utility's share of the statewide energy efficiency and renewable
2resource programs under sub. (2) (a) 1., and the utility's share, as determined by the
3commission under sub. (3) (b) 4., of the costs incurred by the commission in
4administering this section. Subject to approval under subd. 3., and except as
5provided in subd. 3m.,
the commission may require each energy utility to spend a
6larger percentage of its annual operating revenues to fund these programs and costs.
7The commission may make such a requirement based on the commission's
8consideration of all of the following:
AB755-ASA1, s. 13 9Section 13. 196.374 (3) (b) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB755-ASA1,6,2410 196.374 (3) (b) 3. The commission shall submit to the joint committee on
11finance any proposal to require each energy utility to spend a larger percentage of
12its annual operating revenues than the percentage specified in subd. 2. (intro.) to
13fund the programs specified in subd. 2. (intro.)
. If the cochairpersons of the
14committee do not notify the commission within 10 working days after the commission
15submits such a proposal that the committee has scheduled a meeting to review the
16proposal, the commission may require each energy utility to spend the percentage
17specified in the proposal. If, within 10 working days after the commission submits
18a proposal, the cochairpersons of the committee notify the commission that the
19committee has scheduled a meeting to review the proposal, but, within 90 days of
20providing the notice, the committee does not object to the proposal, the commission
21may require each energy utility to spend the percentage specified in the proposal.
22If, within 90 days after providing the notice, the committee objects to the proposal,
23the commission may not require each energy utility to spend the percentage specified
24in the proposal.
AB755-ASA1, s. 14 25Section 14. 196.374 (3) (b) 3m. of the statutes is created to read:
AB755-ASA1,7,4
1196.374 (3) (b) 3m. The commission shall require each energy utility to pay to
2the department of workforce development 10 percent of the percentage of its annual
3operating revenues that the commission requires the energy utility to spend under
4subd. 2. (intro.).
AB755-ASA1, s. 15 5Section 15. 196.374 (4) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB755-ASA1,7,136 196.374 (4) (b) An energy utility that provides financing under an energy
7efficiency program under sub. (2) (b) 1. or 2. for installation, by a customer, of energy
8efficiency or renewable resource processes, equipment, or appliances, or an affiliate
9of such a utility, may not sell to or install for the customer those processes,
10equipment, appliances, or related materials. The Subject to any order or rule of the
11commission under sub. (2) (d), the
customer shall acquire the installation of the
12processes, equipment, appliances, or related materials from an independent
13contractor of the customer's choice.
AB755-ASA1, s. 16 14Section 16. 196.3745 of the statutes is created to read:
AB755-ASA1,7,16 15196.3745 Energy and water efficiency and renewable energy
16investment program.
(1) Definitions. In this section:
AB755-ASA1,7,2017 (ag) "Administrative services" means, with respect to a utility, internal
18program administrative activities of the utility and does not include project,
19construction, or program management services or installations related to
20improvements or applications.
AB755-ASA1,7,2321 (ar) "Cultural competency" means the ability to understand and act
22respectfully toward, in a cultural context, the beliefs, interpersonal styles, attitudes,
23and behaviors of persons of various cultures.
AB755-ASA1,8,3
1(b) "Energy efficiency improvement" means an improvement to any type of
2premises that reduces the usage of energy, or increases the efficiency of energy usage,
3at the premises.
AB755-ASA1,8,54 (c) "Improvement or application" means an energy or water efficiency
5improvement or renewable resource application.
AB755-ASA1,8,66 (d) "Political subdivision" means a city, village, town, or county.
AB755-ASA1,8,87 (e) "Political subdivision loan" means a loan or agreement under s. 66.0627 (8)
8regarding an improvement or application.
AB755-ASA1,8,109 (f) "Renewable resource application" means the application of a renewable
10resource, as defined in s. 196.374 (1) (j), at any type of premises.
AB755-ASA1,8,1211 (g) "Utility" means a public utility that furnishes electricity, natural gas, or
12water service to retail customers.
AB755-ASA1,8,1313 (h) "Utility program" means a program authorized under sub. (2).
AB755-ASA1,8,1614 (i) "Water efficiency improvement" means an improvement to any type of
15premises that reduces the usage of water, or increases the efficiency of water usage,
16at the premises.
AB755-ASA1,8,23 17(2) Authorization. The commission may, upon application by a utility,
18authorize the utility to administer, fund, or provide administrative services for a
19program for investing in improvements or applications for any type of premises
20served by the utility if the commission finds that the program is cost-effective.
21Participation in such a program shall be at the discretion of utilities and premises
22owners, and the commission may not require that a utility or premises owner
23participate in such a program.
AB755-ASA1,9,3 24(3) Tariffs. A utility for which a program is authorized under sub. (2) shall file
25a tariff specifying the terms and conditions for making or installing improvements

1or applications at customer premises under the program. A tariff filed under this
2subsection shall have no effect until approved by the commission. A tariff filed by
3a utility under this subsection shall include all of the following:
AB755-ASA1,9,84 (a) Terms and conditions for billing customers at premises for costs incurred
5at the premises in making or installing improvements or applications for which
6investments are made. The tariff shall allow the utility to collect, and enforce
7payment of, the amounts billed in the same manner as amounts billed for utility
8service.
AB755-ASA1,9,129 (b) A contract between the utility and an owner of property benefited by an
10improvement or application that requires the owner to inform any property lessees
11who are liable for utility service that the cost of the improvement or application will
12appear on the lessees' utility bills.
AB755-ASA1,9,1713 (c) A contract between the utility and an owner of property benefited by an
14improvement or application that requires the owner to inform any purchaser of the
15property that the purchaser, or any other person who is liable for utility service at
16the property, is liable for the unpaid cost of the improvement or application and that
17such unpaid cost will appear on utility bills for the property.
AB755-ASA1,9,1818 (d) Any other term or condition required by the commission.
AB755-ASA1,9,19 19(4) Costs and savings. (a) Definitions. In this subsection:
AB755-ASA1,9,2120 1. "Performance contract" means a contract for the evaluation and
21recommendation of an improvement or application.
AB755-ASA1,9,2522 2. "Qualified provider" means a person who is experienced in the design,
23implementation, and installation of improvements or applications and who has the
24ability to provide labor and material payment and performance bonds equal to the

1maximum amount of any payments due under a performance contract entered into
2by the person.
AB755-ASA1,10,53 (b) In general. A premises is not eligible for a political subdivision loan or an
4investment for an improvement or application under a utility program unless one of
5the following is satisfied:
AB755-ASA1,10,76 1. An audit is performed that demonstrates that the improvement or
7application is cost-effective with respect to the normal operation of the premises.
AB755-ASA1,10,108 2. As determined under criteria under par. (d), the water or energy savings
9resulting over the expected life of the improvement or application exceed the costs
10of the improvement or application.
AB755-ASA1,10,1211 3. The improvement or application is subject to a performance contract under
12par. (e).
AB755-ASA1,10,2213 (c) Audits. 1. For a political subdivision loan, the political subdivision shall
14determine whether an audit under par. (b) 1. demonstrates that an improvement or
15application is cost-effective. A political subdivision shall determine that an
16improvement or application is cost-effective if the energy or water savings resulting
17over the expected life of the improvement or application exceed the costs of the
18political subdivision loan. After an improvement or application is made or installed,
19a political subdivision shall require the performance of an additional audit to verify
20that the improvement or application was made or installed. The commission may not
21promulgate rules regarding any audit preformed for or required by a political
22subdivision.
AB755-ASA1,11,923 2. The commission shall promulgate rules for determining whether an audit
24under par. (b) 1. demonstrates that an improvement or application under a utility
25program is cost-effective. For an improvement, the rules shall specify criteria that

1include the energy or water savings resulting from the improvement and a period of
2time not exceeding 10 years that is required for the energy or water savings to equal
3the cost of the improvement. For an improvement or application, the rules may
4specify criteria that include comparing the cost of the improvement or application to
5the value of the premises benefited by the improvement or application. The
6commission shall also promulgate rules requiring the performance of an additional
7audit to verify that the improvement or application was installed or made and rules
8specifying the certification requirements a person must satisfy to perform any audit
9required for an improvement or application under a utility program.
AB755-ASA1,11,1510 (d) Criteria. For a political subdivision loan, the political subdivision shall
11specify criteria for making a determination under par. (b) 2. For a utility program,
12the commission shall promulgate rules specifying criteria for making a
13determination under par. (b) 2. A political subdivision and the commission shall
14specify similar criteria for similar types of premises, improvements, and
15applications.
AB755-ASA1,12,316 (e) Performance contracts. 1. An improvement or application may be subject
17to a performance contract if a report is obtained from a qualified provider containing
18recommendations concerning the amount that should be spent on the improvement
19or application. The report shall contain estimates of all costs of installation,
20modifications, or remodeling, including costs of design, engineering, maintenance,
21repairs, and financing. In addition, the report shall contain a guarantee specifying
22a minimum amount by which water, energy, or operating costs for the premises will
23be reduced, if the installation, modification, or remodeling is performed by that
24qualified provider. If, after review of the report, it is determined that the
25recommended spending is not likely to exceed the amount to be saved in water,

1energy, and operation costs over the remaining useful life of the improvement or
2application, the improvement or application may be subject to a performance
3contract.
AB755-ASA1,12,84 2. For a political subdivision loan, a political subdivision shall establish
5requirements and procedures for reports and performance contracts under subd. 1.
6The commission shall promulgate rules establishing requirements and procedures
7for reports and performance contracts under subd. 1. for improvements or
8applications under utility programs.
AB755-ASA1,12,15 9(5) Contractors and subcontractors. (a) All work involved in making or
10installing an improvement or application under a utility program or pursuant to a
11political subdivision loan shall be performed by a contractor or subcontractor that
12the commission has included on a list of prequalified contractors and subcontractors.
13The commission shall approve a contractor or subcontractor for inclusion on the
14prequalification list only if the commission determines that the contractor or
15subcontractor satisfies all of the following:
AB755-ASA1,13,416 1. Agrees to pay all employees working on an improvement or application for
17which an investment is made under the program, or for which the political
18subdivision loan is made, who would be entitled to receive the prevailing wage rate
19under s. 66.0903 and who would not be required or permitted to work more than the
20prevailing hours of labor, as defined in s. 103.49 (1) (c), if the improvement or
21application were a project of public works under s. 66.0903, not less than the
22prevailing wage rate determined under s. 66.0903 (3) or (6) and not to require or
23permit those employees to work more than the prevailing hours of labor, except as
24permitted under s. 66.0903 (4) (a); to keep and permit inspection of records in the
25same manner as a contractor performing work on a project of public works that is

1subject to s. 66.0903 is required to keep and permit inspection of records under s.
266.0903 (10); and otherwise to comply with s. 66.0903 in the same manner as a
3contractor performing work on a project of public works that is subject to s. 66.0903
4is required to comply with s. 66.0903.
AB755-ASA1,13,155 2. Agrees not to permit an employee working on an improvement or application
6for which an investment is made under the program or for which the political
7subdivision loan is made to use, possess, attempt to possess, distribute, deliver, or
8be under the influence of a drug, as defined in s. 103.503 (1) (d), or use or be under
9the influence of alcohol, while performing that work, to have in place a written
10program for the prevention of substance abuse among those employees in the same
11manner as a contractor performing work on a project of public works that is subject
12to s. 66.0903 is required to have in place such a written program under s. 103.503 (3),
13and otherwise to comply with s. 103.503 in the same manner as a contractor
14performing work on a project of public works that is subject to s. 66.0903 is required
15to comply with s. 103.503.
AB755-ASA1,13,2116 3. Except as provided in par. (b), agrees, if the contractor or subcontractor
17employs employees in trades that are apprenticeable under subch. I of ch. 106, to
18sponsor an apprenticeship training program that is approved by the department of
19workforce development for each of those trades and to employ in each of those trades
20the maximum ratio of apprentices to journeymen that are permitted under
21standards adopted, recognized, or approved by that department.
AB755-ASA1,14,222 4. Provides the commission a detailed statement regarding related business
23entities if, at any time in the 3 years prior to inclusion on the prequalification list,
24the contractor or subcontractor has controlled or has been controlled by another

1corporation, partnership, or other business entity operating in the construction
2industry.
AB755-ASA1,14,63 5. Certifies to the commission that the contractor or subcontractor understands
4that, in performing work under the program or pursuant to the political subdivision
5loan, the contractor or subcontractor will be required to use as subcontractors only
6those entities that are also included on the prequalification list.
AB755-ASA1,14,87 6. Certifies to the commission that employees are not improperly classified as
8independent contractors in violation of federal or state law.
AB755-ASA1,14,199 7. Discloses to the commission whether in the 3 years prior to inclusion on the
10prequalification list the contractor or subcontractor has had any type of business,
11contracting, or trade license, certification, or registration revoked or suspended;
12been debarred by any federal state, or local government agency; defaulted on any
13project; committed a willful violation of federal or state safety law as determined by
14a final decision of a court or government agency authority; or been found by a final
15decision of a court or government agency to be in violation of any other law relating
16to its contracting business, including wage and hour laws, prevailing wage laws,
17environmental laws, antitrust laws, or tax laws, where the penalty for such violation
18resulted in the imposition of a fine, back pay damages, or any other type of penalty,
19in an amount of more than $10,000.
AB755-ASA1,14,2120 8. Satisfies cultural competency requirements established in rules
21promulgated by the commission.
AB755-ASA1,15,722 9. Certifies to the commission that not less than 30 percent of the total hours
23of work performed by the contractor or subcontractor on an individual improvement
24or application will be performed by individuals who, if the work is performed in a 1st
25or 2nd class city, reside in the 1st or 2nd class city, or, if the work is not performed

1in a 1st or 2nd class city, reside in the county in which the work is performed, and
2whose annual income during the year prior to performance of the work did not exceed
3200 percent of the poverty level under the federal poverty income guidelines of the
4federal Department of Health and Human Services under 42 USC 9902 (2). The
5commission shall promulgate rules for making certifications under this subdivision.
6The rules shall provide that, once a contractor or subcontractor makes a certification
7under this subdivision, the certification is valid for 3 years.
AB755-ASA1,15,128 10. Certifies to the commission that an application for inclusion on the
9prequalification list has been executed by a principal or person employed by the
10applicant who has sufficient knowledge to address all matters in the application,
11including an attestation stating, under the penalty of perjury, that all information
12submitted is true, complete, and accurate.
AB755-ASA1,15,1913 (b) The commission may include on the prequalification list under par. (a) a
14contractor or subcontractor who does not satisfy the requirement under par. (a) 3.
15The commission shall promulgate rules allowing a contractor or subcontractor who
16does not satisfy the requirement to perform work on an improvement or application
17for which an investment is made under a utility program or for which a political
18subdivision loan is made, only if no contractor or subcontractor who satisfies the
19requirement is available to perform the work.
AB755-ASA1,15,2320 (c) Based on good cause shown by the disclosures required under par. (a) 7., the
21commission may disapprove a contractor or subcontractor for inclusion in the
22prequalification list under par. (a). The commission shall promulgate rules defining
23"good cause" for purposes of this paragraph.
AB755-ASA1,16,624 (d) A contractor or subcontractor shall report to the commission any material
25change to its business or operations that are relevant to the commission's approval

1to include the contractor or subcontractor in the prequalification list under par. (a).
2A contractor or subcontractor shall make a report required under this paragraph no
3later than 15 days after obtaining knowledge of the material change. If a contractor
4or subcontractor violates this paragraph, the commission may revoke the
5contractor's or subcontractor's inclusion in the prequalification list for a period of no
6more than 3 years.
AB755-ASA1,16,117 (e) Except for conditional approvals under par. (f), a contractor's or
8subcontractor's inclusion in the prequalification list under par. (a) is valid for 2 years,
9unless the commission revokes the inclusion under par. (d). The commission shall
10promulgate rules for a contractor or subcontractor to apply every 2 years for the
11commission to renew an approval for inclusion in the prequalification list.
AB755-ASA1,16,1512 (f) The commission may conditionally approve a contractor or subcontractor for
13inclusion in the prequalification list under par. (a) for a period not exceeding 2 years.
14The commission shall set forth in writing any conditions of an approval made under
15this paragraph.
AB755-ASA1,16,1816 (g) Prior to disapproving a contractor or subcontractor for inclusion in the
17prequalification list under par. (a), the commission shall provide the contractor or
18subcontractor with notice and opportunity to be heard.
AB755-ASA1,16,2319 (h) The commission shall make the prequalification list under par. (a) available
20to the public. The prequalification list shall show the name, address, identification
21number assigned by the commission, and approval renewal date for each contractor
22or subcontractor. The commission shall update the prequalification list on a monthly
23basis and make the updated lists available to the public.
AB755-ASA1,17,424 (i) The commission shall periodically review the qualifications and
25performance of contractors and subcontractors included in the prequalification list

1under par. (a). For good cause shown, the commission may, after notice and
2opportunity to be heard, revoke a contractor's or subcontractor's inclusion on the
3prequalification list. The commission shall promulgate rules defining "good cause"
4for purposes of this paragraph.
AB755-ASA1,17,11 5(6) Utilities. (a) A utility for which the commission authorizes a program
6under sub. (2) and approves a tariff under sub. (3) may include a separate line item
7on bills of a customer at premises benefited by an improvement or application made
8or installed under the program that compares the costs of the program borne by the
9customer with the energy or water savings resulting from the improvement or
10application. Notwithstanding s. 218.04, a utility need not obtain a license as a
11collection agency for this billing practice.
AB755-ASA1,17,1712 (am) The commission shall ensure in rate-making orders that a utility recovers
13from its ratepayers the amounts the utility spends for a utility program that exceed
14the amounts recovered from billing customers for improvements and applications
15under a tariff approved under sub. (3). The commission shall ensure that a utility
16is allowed to earn a rate of return on the amounts recovered under this paragraph
17that is equal to the utility's overall rate of return authorized by the commission.
AB755-ASA1,17,2118 (b) Any costs that an energy utility, as defined in s. 196.374 (1) (e), incurs to
19administer, fund, or provide administrative services for an investment made in
20accordance with a tariff approved under sub. (3) shall be in addition to the amounts
21the commission requires the energy utility to spend under s. 196.374 (3) (b) 2.
AB755-ASA1,17,2422 (c) A utility shall use any payments received for improvements and
23applications from customers pursuant to a utility program to invest in other
24improvements and applications under the program.
AB755-ASA1,18,2
1(d) 1. A utility shall prioritize the utility's spending on a utility program in the
2following manner:
AB755-ASA1,18,83 a. If the source of the spending is a federal or state grant, the utility shall give
4the greatest priority to improvements and applications at residential premises and
5the least priority to improvements and applications at nonresidential premises of
6customers with the greatest demand for service provided by the utility. If the source
7of the spending is a federal grant, the utility shall comply with this subd. 1. a. to the
8extent allowed under the federal law authorizing the grant.
AB755-ASA1,18,129 b. If the source of the spending is not a federal or state grant, the utility shall
10give the greatest priority to improvements and applications at nonresidential
11premises of customers with the greatest demand for service provided by the utility
12and the least priority to improvements and applications at residential premises.
AB755-ASA1,18,1513 c. A utility shall prioritize improvements and applications that have a similar
14priority under subd. 1. a. and b. by giving the greatest priority to improvements and
15applications that are subject to performance contracts under sub. (4) (e).
AB755-ASA1,18,1816 2. The commission shall promulgate rules implementing the requirements of
17subd. 1. and requiring utilities to make annual reports to the commission regarding
18their implementation of the requirements.
AB755-ASA1,18,24 19(7) Political subdivisions. (a) A political subdivision shall use any
20repayments of political subdivision loans to make additional political subdivision
21loans. This paragraph applies only to political subdivision loans made from state or
22federal grant moneys and, with respect to political subdivision loans made from
23federal grant moneys, only to the extent allowed under the federal law authorizing
24the grant.
AB755-ASA1,19,7
1(b) A political subdivision shall prioritize spending on political subdivision
2loans in a manner that gives the greatest priority to improvements and applications
3at residential premises and the least priority to improvements and applications at
4nonresidential premises of utility customers with the greatest demand for service
5provided by utilities. This paragraph applies only to spending the source of which
6is a federal or state grant and, with respect to a federal grant, only to the extent
7allowed under the federal law authorizing the grant.
AB755-ASA1,19,108 (c) A political subdivision shall prioritize improvements and applications that
9have a similar priority under par. (b) by giving the greatest priority to improvements
10and applications that are subject to performance contracts under sub. (4) (e).
AB755-ASA1, s. 17 11Section 17 . 227.01 (13) (t) of the statutes, as affected by 2009 Wisconsin Act
1228
, is amended to read:
AB755-ASA1,19,1713 227.01 (13) (t) Ascertains and determines prevailing wage rates under ss.
1466.0903, 66.0904, 103.49, 103.50, 196.3745 (5) (a) 1., and 229.8275, except that any
15action or inaction which ascertains and determines prevailing wage rates under ss.
1666.0903, 66.0904, 103.49, 103.50, 196.3745 (5) (a) 1., and 229.8275 is subject to
17judicial review under s. 227.40.
AB755-ASA1, s. 18 18Section 18. 709.03 (form) C. 25m. of the statutes is created to read:
AB755-ASA1, s. 19 1Section 19 . 946.15 (1) of the statutes, as affected by 2009 Wisconsin Act 28,
2is amended to read:
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