On February 7, 2024, the Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities and the Senate Committee on Utilities and Technology held a joint informational hearing on the “Evolution of Energy” in Wisconsin featuring the following speakers: Virent, Inc. President and General Counsel, David Kettner Realta Fusion, Inc. Cofounder and CEO, Kieran Furlong X-energy Vice President of […]
On February 6, 2024, the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 856: specialized transportation assistance pilot program Senate Bill 676: eliminating references to registered weight for commercial motor vehicles and modifying Department of Transportation administrative rules Senate Bill 584: erecting highway signs for The Prairie […]
On January 31, 2024, the Assembly Committee on State Affairs held an executive session and a public hearing on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 933: transferring the angel investment tax credit Assembly Bill 956: modifications to building program project budgets, selection of project architects and engineers, single prime contracting, agency cooperation with energy conservation […]
On January 30, 2024, the Assembly Committee on Transportation held an executive session and a public hearing on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 491: prohibiting certain rules related to dispensing liquefied petroleum gases for vehicle fuel purposes Assembly Bill 463: traffic violations when railroad workers are present and providing a penalty Assembly Bill 647: […]
On January 25, 2024, the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session on the following: Assembly Bill 34: restrictions on baiting deer in counties based on chronic wasting disease or bovine tuberculosis; Senate Bill 34 / Assembly Bill 35: modifying the designation of a free fishing weekend in January; Assembly Bill 124: the definition of public […]
On January 18, 2024, the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session on the following: Assembly Bill 108 / Senate Bill 111: the definition of “strip search” for the purpose of the prohibition against strip-searching a pupil; Assembly Bill 211: authorization for tribal governments to copy certified copies of vital records for administrative use; Assembly Bill 241 […]
On January 17, 2024, the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue held a public hearing on the following: Johnson, Senator LaTonya Of Milwaukee, as a Public Member on the College Savings Program Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2025 Palmer, Kristi Of Kronenwetter, as a Local Government Representative on the State of […]
On January 16, 2024, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: Senate Bill 52: creating a deicer applicators certification program; Senate Bill 72: increased penalties for crimes against adults at risk; Senate Bill 155: notification of certain facility closures; Senate Bill 186: procedures for reviewing commercial building plans; Senate Bill 187: […]
On January 11, 2024, the Joint Committee on Finance will hold a public hearing followed by an executive session followed by a Section 13.10 meeting. Public Hearing: Assembly Bill 921 / Senate Bill 895: amendments to the 2023-25 capital budget for University of Wisconsin System projects, granting bonding authority, and making an appropriation Assembly Bill […]
On January 10, 2024, the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government held a public hearing on the following: Vruwink, Don Of Milton, as the Commissioner of Railroads, to serve for the term ending March 1, 2029 Senate Bill 691: water and sewerage system connections and annexation of territory and extraterritorial zoning in certain towns […]
On January 9, 2024 the Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities held a public hearing on the following items: Assembly Bill 878: increasing the penalties for gas pipeline safety violations and providing a penalty Assembly Bill 846: exemptions from public utility regulation regarding electric vehicle charging stations, installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations […]
