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State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
August 4, 2023
The Honorable, the Senate:
hist171173I am vetoing Senate Bill 49 in its entirety.
This bill would prohibit state agencies and local units of government from restricting the connection or reconnection of a utility service based on the type or source of energy to be provided. The bill also prohibits state agencies and local units of government from discriminating against a public utility, an electric cooperative or a liquefied petroleum gas retailer based on the nature or source of the service to be provided to a consumer.
I am vetoing this bill in its entirety because I object to the Legislature’s continued efforts to preempt local control and undermine trust in local governments across our state. Additionally, this bill could jeopardize our communities’ and our state’s future ability to transition away from fossil fuels or to collectively combat climate change. The state should be a partner-not an obstacle to- addressing the unique challenges facing our local communities.
Respectfully submitted,
TONY EVERS
Governor
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Referrals and Receipt of Committee Reports Concerning Proposed Administrative Rules
The joint committee for review of Administrative Rules reported and recommended:
Relating to telehealth.
hist171157No action taken on July 26, 2023.
Relating to performance of physical examinations.
hist171158No action taken on July 26, 2023.
Relating to continuing education.
hist171159No action taken on July 26, 2023.
Relating to updating, correcting and clarifying existing code requirements and adding requirements for new technologies related to community drinking water system sources, source water quality, storage, treatment, and distribution and affecting small business.
hist171160No action taken on July 26, 2023.
Relating to scope of practice, mobile establishments, and distance learning.
hist171161No action taken on July 31, 2023.
Relating to references to consulting physicians.
hist171162No action taken on July 26, 2023.
STEPHEN NASS
Senate Chairperson
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The committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage reported and recommended:
Relating to the Chapter NR 25 reorganization rule.
hist171175No action taken on August 7, 2023.
hist171176Referred to the joint committee for review of Administrative Rules, August 7, 2023.
ROB STAFSHOLT
Chairperson
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The committee on Natural Resources and Energy reported and recommended:
Relating to the use of new cement formulations for the construction of water wells and affecting small business.
hist171177No action taken on August 7, 2023.
hist171178Referred to the joint committee for review of Administrative Rules, August 7, 2023.
ROBERT COWLES
Chairperson
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The committee on Utilities and Technology reported and recommended:
Relating to petroleum product inspections, and affecting small businesses.
hist171469Modifications requested.
Ayes: 3 Senators Bradley, Wanggaard and Quinn.
Noes: 2 Senators Smith and Pfaff.
JULIAN BRADLEY
Chairperson
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