2023-08-07 Senate Journal

State of Wisconsin

Office of the Governor

August 4, 2023

The Honorable, the Senate:

hist171173 I 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:

Senate Clearinghouse Rule 22-058

Relating to telehealth.

hist171157 No action taken on July 26, 2023.

Senate Clearinghouse Rule 22-063

Relating to performance of physical examinations.

hist171158 No action taken on July 26, 2023.

Senate Clearinghouse Rule 22-067

Relating to continuing education.

hist171159 No action taken on July 26, 2023.

Senate Clearinghouse Rule 22-074

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.

hist171160 No action taken on July 26, 2023.

Senate Clearinghouse Rule 22-085

Relating to scope of practice, mobile establishments, and distance learning.

hist171161 No action taken on July 31, 2023.

Senate Clearinghouse Rule 23-001

Relating to references to consulting physicians.

hist171162 No 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:

Senate Clearinghouse Rule 23-008

Relating to the Chapter NR 25 reorganization rule.

hist171175 No action taken on August 7, 2023.

hist171176 Referred 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:

Senate Clearinghouse Rule 23-004

Relating to the use of new cement formulations for the construction of water wells and affecting small business.

hist171177 No action taken on August 7, 2023.

hist171178 Referred 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:

Senate Clearinghouse Rule 21-096

Relating to petroleum product inspections, and affecting small businesses.

hist171469 Modifications requested.

Ayes: 3 – Senators Bradley, Wanggaard and Quinn.

Noes: 2 – Senators Smith and Pfaff.

JULIAN BRADLEY

Chairperson

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