Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Utilities, Technology and Telecommunications

Senate Bill 488

Relating to: water supply service area plans for public water systems.

By Senators Cowles and Darling; cosponsored by Representatives Spiros, Murphy, Rozar, Tusler and VanderMeer.

August 05, 2021         Referred to Committee on Utilities, Technology and Telecommunications

August 26, 2021         Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Bradley; Senators Roth, Wanggaard, Pfaff and Smith.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Senator Rob Cowles - 2nd Senate District

·      Representative John Spiros - 86th Assembly District

·      Administrator Keith Donner - Village of Weston

·      Utility Director David Botts - MEG Water City of Janesville

·      Toni Herkert - WI League of Municipalities

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      Adam Freihoefer - Dnr

Registrations For

·      Chris Groh - Wisconsin Rural Water Association

·      Paul Heinen - Green Fire Wisconsin

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

September 16, 2021    Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot

Present:       (5)        Senator Bradley; Senators Roth, Wanggaard, Pfaff and Smith.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved that Senate Bill 488 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (5)     Senators Bradley, Roth, Wanggaard, Pfaff and Smith.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Steven Schwerbel

Committee Clerk