The legislature has been trying and failing since at least 2019 to pass legislation related to regulating PFAS, man-made substances or forever chemicals that can end up in drinking water. This session one bill, Senate Bill 312 and its Assembly companion have some momentum with $125 million of set aside funding in the biennial budget. […]
On June 16, 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) hosted a PFAS External Advisory Group meeting. Agenda: Welcome and Introductions Guest Speaker Scott Kyser, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency – Cost of PFAS Clean-Up in Waste Water PFAS Developments and Needs Discussion Open Forum – EAG Members Wrap-up and Next Steps Public Comment
On June 15, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Environment held an executive session followed by a public hearing. Executive Session: Assembly Bill 157: Department of Natural Resources habitat work plan Assembly Bill 171: eligibility for local wildlife control grants Assembly Bill 253: public access to wetlands benefitting from the in lieu fee subprogram Public Hearing: […]
On June 5, 2023, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy will hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 312: programs and requirements to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
On May 31, 2023, the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules held a public hearing and executive session on the following: EmR 2214 [Extension Request]: Emergency medical services licensing, certification, and training requirements (DHS) EmR 2215 [Extension Request]: Modification of Board review process to take the NCLEX (Board of Nursing) EmR 2301 [Extension Request]: […]
On May 18, 2023, the Democratic members of the Joint Committee on Finance will hold a news conference prior to today’s executive session on the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection items in the 2023-25 state budget. During the conference, the members will be joined by Dr. Beth […]
On May 2, 2023, Wisconsin’s Green Fire, in collaboration with UW-Madison – Division of Extension, hosted an event on the topic of PFAS policy and practice for local government leaders in Wisconsin. Agenda: Opening Session 9:30 – 10:00 am Welcome and conference overview Keynote 1: Mayor Katie Rosenberg Keynote 2: WDNR Secretary Payne or Wisconsin […]
On April 21, 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) hosted a PFAS External Advisory Group meeting. Agenda: Welcome and Introductions – Meaghan Cibarich DNR Updates – Jim Zellmer, Wisconsin DNR Federal Developments and Potential Impacts on Wisconsin Open Forum – EAG Members Meaghan Cibarich – Meaghan Cibarich Updates from EAG members Wrap-up and Next Steps […]
On April 21, 2023, Department of Health Services (DHS) held a briefing about the prevalence of blood lead testing and lead poisoning in children under age 6, related environmental and community characteristics, and strategies to prevent and respond to childhood lead poisoning. They will also launch the Wisconsin Childhood Lead Poisoning Data Explorer. Speakers: Brian […]
On April 19, 2023, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: Bahr, Megan E., of Kenosha, as a WTCS Student Representative on the Wisconsin Technical College System Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2023 Barca, Secretary Peter, of Kenosha, as Secretary of the Department of Revenue, to serve […]
On April 18, 2023, the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session on the following: Assembly Bill 36: a time limit for processing sexual assault kits Assembly Bill 49: disabled parking privileges on University of Wisconsin System campuses Assembly Bill 65: eligibility for producer-led watershed, lake, and river protection grants Assembly Bill 94: eliminating certain […]
