Amendment AA12-SB70

SB70-AA12,74,4 “ Section 135. 20.866 (2) (tf) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70-AA12,74,11 20.866 (2) (tf) Natural resources; nonpoint source. From the capital improvement fund, a sum sufficient for the department of natural resources to fund nonpoint source water pollution abatement projects under s. 281.65 (4c) and (4e). The state may contract public debt in an amount not to exceed $44,050,000 $67,050,000 for this purpose. The state may contract additional public debt in an amount up to $6,500,000 for this purpose. The state may contract additional public debt in an amount up to $6,500,000 for this purpose.”.

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SB70-AA12,74,14 “ Section 136. 196.372 (3) (e) 2. (intro.) and b. of the statutes are consolidated, renumbered 196.372 (3) (e) 2. and amended to read:

SB70-AA12,74,17 196.372 (3) (e) 2. The commission may not approve an application under subd. 1. unless the application satisfies all of the following conditions: b. Any states that any loan provided may not be forgiven by the water public utility or the municipality.

SB70-AA12,137 Section 137. 196.372 (3) (e) 2. a. of the statutes is repealed.”.

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SB70-AA12,74,20 “ Section 138. 196.31 (2r) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70-AA12,74,23 196.31 (2r) From the appropriation under s. 20.155 (1) (j), the commission shall reserve $50,000 annually to compensate equity-focused participants who review economic and environmental issues affecting low-income populations.”.

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SB70-AA12,75,1 “ Section 139. 196.745 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70-AA12,75,8 196.745 (2) (a) Any person violating sub. (1) (a), or any order or rule issued under sub. (1) (a), shall forfeit an amount not exceeding $25,000 $200,000. Each day of violation is a separate violation of sub. (1) (a). No person may forfeit an amount exceeding $500,000 $2,000,000 for a single persisting violation of sub. (1) (a) or any order or any rule issued under sub. (1) (a). The commission shall remit all forfeitures paid under this paragraph to the secretary of administration for deposit in the school fund.”.

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SB70-AA12,75,10 “ Section 140. 196.491 (2) (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70-AA12,75,12 196.491 (2) (title) Strategic energy assessment and integrated resource plans.

SB70-AA12,141 Section 141. 196.491 (2) (a) 3s. of the statutes is created to read:

SB70-AA12,75,15 196.491 (2) (a) 3s. Review the integrated resource plans submitted by electric utilities under par. (h) to help inform the strategic energy assessment.

SB70-AA12,142 Section 142. 196.491 (2) (h) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70-AA12,76,7 196.491 (2) (h) 1. Each electric utility shall prepare and file an integrated resource plan with the commission. The commission shall by order establish integrated resource plan content and filing requirements, including filing deadlines. An integrated resource plan shall include a set of resource options that an electric utility could use to meet the service needs of its customers over the next 5-year, 10-years, and 15-year periods, including an explanation of the supply-and-demand circumstances under which, and the extent to which, each resource option would be used to meet those service needs. Resource options that could be used to meet service needs include using, refurbishing, and constructing electric generating plants and equipment; buying electricity generated by other entities; controlling customer loads; and implementing customer energy conservation. The commission shall approve, reject, or modify an electric utility's integrated resource plan consistent with the public interest. The commission's acceptance of an integrated resource plan under this paragraph does not constitute issuance of a certificate under s. 196.49 or issuance of a certificate of public convenience and necessity under s. 196.491 (3).

SB70-AA12,76,9 2. An integrated resource plan under this paragraph shall include all of the following:

SB70-AA12,76,11 a. A long-term forecast of the electric utility's sales and peak demand under various reasonable scenarios.

SB70-AA12,76,14 b. Details regarding the amount of peak demand reduction the electric utility expects to achieve and the electric utility's proposals for achieving the reduction in peak demand, including through load management and demand response.

SB70-AA12,76,18 c. If the plan identifies constructing a generation facility as a resource option, the type of generation technology proposed for the generation facility, the proposed capacity of the generation facility, and the projected fuel costs for the proposed generation facility under various reasonable scenarios.

SB70-AA12,76,23 d. Projected electricity purchased or produced by the electric utility that is generated from a renewable energy resource. If the electricity utility projects the total level of electricity purchased or produced from a renewable energy resource to decrease over the periods described in subd. 1. a., the electric utility shall explain why the decrease is in the best interests of ratepayers.

SB70-AA12,77,2 e. Details regarding the impacts of energy efficiency programs on the electric utility's electricity sales and peak demand under various reasonable scenarios, including the total amount of customer energy savings and the associated costs of the energy efficiency programs.

SB70-AA12,77,4 f. Projected energy and capacity purchased or produced by the electric utility from a cogeneration resource.

SB70-AA12,77,6 g. An analysis of potential new or upgraded electricity transmission options for the electric utility.

SB70-AA12,77,9 h. Data regarding the electric utility's current generation portfolio, including the age, capacity factor, licensing status, and estimated remaining operating time for each electric generating facility in the portfolio.

SB70-AA12,77,13 i. Plans for meeting current and future capacity needs, including cost estimates for any power purchase agreements, any proposed construction or major investments, and any transmission or distribution infrastructure necessary to support proposed construction or major investments.

SB70-AA12,77,16 j. An analysis of the cost, capacity factor, and viability of all reasonable options available to meet projected energy and capacity needs, including existing electric generating facilities in this state.

SB70-AA12,77,17 k. Projected total costs for each scenario reviewed.

SB70-AA12,77,20 L. If applicable, projected long-term natural gas transportation contracts or natural gas storage that the electric utility will hold to provide an adequate supply of natural gas to new electric generating facilities.

SB70-AA12,77,21 m. Any other information required by the commission by order.

SB70-AA12,77,22 3. This paragraph does not apply to cooperative associations.”.

SB70-AA12,77,23 127. Page 374, line 11: after that line insert:

SB70-AA12,77,24 “ Section 9236. Fiscal changes; Public Service Commission.

SB70-AA12,78,10 (1 ) Water utility training and data reporting. In the schedule under s. 20.005 (3) for the appropriation to the public service commission under s. 20.155 (1) (g), the dollar amount for fiscal year 2023-24 is increased by $773,400 to increase the authorized FTE positions for the public service commission by 2.0 PR positions, for supporting a water conservation training program for utilities serving greater than 3,300 residents and supporting modernization of water utility data reporting for use in oversight activities. In the schedule under s. 20.005 (3) for the appropriation to the public service commission under s. 20.155 (1) (g), the dollar amount for fiscal year 2024-25 is increased by $612,500 to provide funding for the positions authorized under this subsection.”.

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SB70-AA12,78,12 “ Section 9236. Fiscal changes; Public Service Commission.

SB70-AA12,78,21 (1) Equity officer position. In the schedule under s. 20.005 (3) for the appropriation to the public service commission under s. 20.155 (1) (g), the dollar amount for fiscal year 2023-24 is increased by $35,900 to increase the authorized FTE positions for the public service commission by 0.5 PR positions, for collaborating with the chief equity officer in the department of administration to identify opportunities to advance equity in operations. In the schedule under s. 20.005 (3) for the appropriation to the public service commission under s. 20.155 (1) (g), the dollar amount for fiscal year 2024-25 is increased by $46,000 to provide funding for the positions authorized under this subsection.”.

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SB70-AA12,78,23 “ Section 9236. Fiscal changes; Public Service Commission.

SB70-AA12,79,9 (1) Tribal liaison position. In the schedule under s. 20.005 (3) for the appropriation to the public service commission under s. 20.155 (1) (g), the dollar amount for fiscal year 2023-24 is increased by $60,800 to increase the authorized FTE positions for the public service commission by 1.0 PR position, for working with Native American tribes and bands and coordinating with the director of Native American affairs in the department of administration. In the schedule under s. 20.005 (3) for the appropriation to the public service commission under s. 20.155 (1) (g), the dollar amount for fiscal year 2024-25 is increased by $81,100 to provide funding for the position authorized under this subsection.”.

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SB70-AA12,79,11 “ Section 9236. Fiscal changes; Public Service Commission.

SB70-AA12,79,17 (1) Operations adjustments. In the schedule under s. 20.005 (3) for the appropriation to the public service commission under s. 20.155 (3) (s), the dollar amount for fiscal year 2023-24 is increased by $1,900 for supplies and services funding. In the schedule under s. 20.005 (3) for the appropriation to the public service commission under s. 20.155 (3) (s), the dollar amount for fiscal year 2024-25 is increased by $1,900 for supplies and services funding.”.

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SB70-AA12,79,19 “ Section 9236. Fiscal changes; Public Service Commission.

SB70-AA12,80,3 (1) Cybersecurity positions. In the schedule under s. 20.005 (3) for the appropriation to the public service commission under s. 20.155 (1) (g), the dollar amount for fiscal year 2023-24 is increased by $173,400 to increase the authorized FTE positions for the public service commission by 2.0 PR positions, for cybersecurity activities. In the schedule under s. 20.005 (3) for the appropriation to the public service commission under s. 20.155 (1) (g), the dollar amount for fiscal year 2024-25 is increased by $222,500 to provide funding for the positions authorized under this subsection.”.

SB70-AA12,80,4 132. Page 374, line 11: after that line insert:

SB70-AA12,80,5 “ Section 9236. Fiscal changes; Public Service Commission.

SB70-AA12,80,12 (1) Engineering modeling software. In the schedule under s. 20.005 (3) for the appropriation to the public service commission under s. 20.155 (1) (g), the dollar amount for fiscal year 2023-24 is increased by $170,000 for licensing and associated costs of advanced engineering modeling software. In the schedule under s. 20.005 (3) for the appropriation to the public service commission under s. 20.155 (1) (g), the dollar amount for fiscal year 2024-25 is increased by $170,000 for licensing and associated costs of advanced engineering modeling software.”.

SB70-AA12,80,13 133. Page 374, line 11: after that line insert:

SB70-AA12,80,15 “ Section 143. 20.005 (3) (schedule) of the statutes: at the appropriate place, insert the following amounts for the purposes indicated: - See PDF for table

SB70-AA12,144 Section 144. 20.115 (4) (g) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70-AA12,81,2 20.115 (4) (g) Food security grant program. Biennially, the amounts in the schedule to provide grants under s. 93.60.

SB70-AA12,145 Section 145. 20.115 (4) (k) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70-AA12,81,8 20.115 (4) (k) Tribal elder community food box program. All moneys transferred from the appropriation account under s. 20.505 (8) (hm) 24m. for the program under s. 93.485. Notwithstanding s. 20.001 (3) (c), the unencumbered balance on June 30 of each year shall revert to the appropriation account under s. 20.505 (8) (hm).

SB70-AA12,146 Section 146. 20.505 (8) (hm) 24m. of the statutes is created to read:

SB70-AA12,81,12 20.505 (8) (hm) 24m. The amount transferred to s. 20.115 (4) (k) shall be $1,500,000 for grants for purchasing food and supporting distribution operations and $500,000 for grants for supporting the growth and operations of producers.

SB70-AA12,147 Section 147. 93.485 of the statutes is created to read:

SB70-AA12,81,21 93.485 Tribal elder community food box program. From the appropriation under s. 20.115 (4) (k), the department shall provide grants to one or more nonprofit entities for the purpose of purchasing and distributing food to tribal elders and for the purpose of supporting the growth and operations of food producers participating in the program under this section. A nonprofit entity that receives a grant under this section shall give preference to purchasing food from, and supporting the growth and operations of, indigenous-based food producers and local food producers. The department may promulgate rules to administer this section.

SB70-AA12,148 Section 148. 93.60 of the statutes is created to read:

SB70-AA12,82,2 93.60 Food security and Wisconsin products grant program. The department may award grants from the appropriation under s. 20.115 (4) (g) to nonprofit food banks, nonprofit food pantries, and other nonprofit organizations that provide food assistance for the purpose of purchasing food products that are made or grown in this state.”.

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SB70-AA12,82,4 “ Section 149. 20.370 (5) (hq) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70-AA12,82,12 20.370 (5) (hq) Department land acquisition. From the moneys received by the department for forestry activities, the amounts in the schedule for transfer to the capital improvement fund. The total amount transferred to the capital improvement fund under this paragraph and par. (hr) may not exceed the total amounts in the schedule under both paragraphs less the unencumbered balance in the capital improvement fund at the end of that fiscal year. The amount transferred under each paragraph is reduced on a pro rata basis by the unencumbered balance in the capital improvement fund.

SB70-AA12,150 Section 150. 20.370 (5) (hr) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70-AA12,82,21 20.370 (5) (hr) County forest grants. From the moneys received by the department for forestry activities, the amounts in the schedule for transfer to the capital improvement fund. The total amount transferred to the capital improvement fund under this paragraph and par. (hq) may not exceed the total amounts in the schedule under both paragraphs less the unencumbered balance in the capital improvement fund at the end of that fiscal year. The amount transferred under each paragraph is reduced on a pro rata basis by the unencumbered balance in the capital improvement fund.

SB70-AA12,151 Section 151. 23.0917 (3) (bt) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70-AA12,83,2 23.0917 (3) (bt) 3. For each fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2022-23 and ending with fiscal year 2025-26, $1,000,000 plus the amount transferred to the capital improvement fund amounts in the schedule under s. 20.370 (5) (hq) in that fiscal year.

SB70-AA12,152 Section 152. 23.0917 (3) (bw) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70-AA12,83,8 23.0917 (3) (bw) 2. In obligating moneys under the subprogram for land acquisition, for each fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2022-23 and ending with fiscal year 2025-26, the department shall set aside the amount transferred to the capital improvement fund amounts in the schedule under s. 20.370 (5) (hr) in that fiscal year to be obligated only to provide grants to counties under s. 23.0953.”.

SB70-AA12,83,9 135. Page 374, line 11: after that line insert:

SB70-AA12,83,10 “ Section 153. 23.09165 (2) (ac) of the statutes is renumbered 23.09165 (2).

SB70-AA12,154 Section 154. 23.09165 (2) (bc) of the statutes is repealed.

SB70-AA12,155 Section 155. 23.0917 (6m) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70-AA12,83,15 23.0917 (6m) (c) The procedures under par. (a) apply only to an amount for a project or activity that exceeds $250,000 $500,000, except as provided in pars. (d), (dg), and (dm), and (dr).

SB70-AA12,156 Section 156. 23.0917 (6m) (dm) (intro.) and 1. of the statutes are amended to read:

SB70-AA12,83,20 23.0917 (6m) (dm) (intro.) The procedures under par. (a) apply to an amount for a project or activity that is less than or equal to $250,000 $500,000 if all of the following apply:

SB70-AA12,83,24 1. The project or activity is so closely related to one or more other department projects or activities for which the department has proposed to obligate or has obligated moneys under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) that the projects or activities, if combined, would constitute a larger project or activity that exceeds $250,000 $500,000.

SB70-AA12,157 Section 157. 23.0917 (6m) (dr) of the statutes is repealed.”.

SB70-AA12,84,2 136. Page 374, line 11: after that line insert:

SB70-AA12,84,4 “ Section 158. 20.005 (3) (schedule) of the statutes: at the appropriate place, insert the following amounts for the purposes indicated: - See PDF for table - See PDF for table

SB70-AA12,159 Section 159. 20.370 (5) (fu) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70-AA12,84,7 20.370 (5) (fu) Deer carcass disposal sites. As a continuing appropriation, the amounts in the schedule to provide financial assistance under s. 29.063 (7).

SB70-AA12,160 Section 160. 29.063 (7) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70-AA12,84,12 29.063 (7) The department shall provide financial assistance to cities, villages, towns, and counties; individuals; businesses; and nonprofit conservation organizations for the purchase of large metal containers in which hunters may dispose of deer carcasses.”.

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