Wisconsin Legislature: Public utility

Wind or solar projects: local approval required before the PSC may approve - SB1075

public transportationPublic transportation, see Metropolitan transportation

public utilityPublic utility, see also Electric utility; Energy conservation; Sanitation and sewerage management; Telecommunications; Waterworks

Amending certain PSC rate orders, certificates of public convenience and necessity (CPCN), and certificates of authority (CA) authorized - AB681

Amending certain PSC rate orders, certificates of public convenience and necessity (CPCN), and certificates of authority (CA) authorized - SB650

Electric vehicle charging stations: person supplying electricity exempt from public utility regulation; prohibitions on local governments and state agencies from owning, operating, managing, or leasing; excise tax on electric vehicle charging, residence exception; JRCCP may report [S.Amdt.1: ownership or operation by state agency provision modified, station permit changed to registration; S.Amdt.2: further revisions, charging tax modified; A.Amdt.1: local government cannot require private developer to install] - SB791

Electric vehicle infrastructure program established by DOT; nonutility-owned electric vehicle charging stations exempt from regulation as a public utility [Sec. 392-394, 1697, 2405] - AB43

Electric vehicle infrastructure program established by DOT; nonutility-owned electric vehicle charging stations exempt from regulation as a public utility [Sec. 392-394, 1697, 2405] [original bill only] - SB70

Energy storage facility: public utility aid payments to counties and municipalities [Sec. 1649, 1659, 9337 (9)] - AB43

Energy storage facility: public utility aid payments to counties and municipalities [Sec. 1649, 1659, 9337 (9)] [original bill only] - SB70

Gas pipeline safety violations: maximum penalties increased [Sec. 2439] - AB43

Gas pipeline safety violations: maximum penalties increased - AB878

Gas pipeline safety violations: maximum penalties increased [Sec. 2439] [original bill only] - SB70

Gas pipeline safety violations: maximum penalties increased - SB812

Light-mitigating technology systems (LMTS): installation on certain wind energy systems and high-voltage transmission line towers - AB1165

Municipal storm water utilities: PSC to regulate rates and services - AB457

Municipal storm water utilities: PSC to regulate rates and services - SB455

Public utility incentive aids paid to municipalities and counties [S.Sub.Amdt.2: Sec. 357, 358] - SB70

Public utility prohibited from disconnecting a service providing the primary heat source for residential dwellings between set dates and under certain conditions - AB670

Public utility rate changes: customer notification requirements; PSC provisions - AB676

Public utility rate changes: customer notification requirements; PSC provisions - SB646

Public utility recovery of cost of low-income assistance programs [Sec. 2412] - AB43

Public utility recovery of cost of low-income assistance programs [Sec. 2412] [original bill only] - SB70

Qualified electric vehicle charging infrastructure: public utility aid payments to counties and municipalities [Sec. 1650, 1660, 9337 (10)] - AB43

Qualified electric vehicle charging infrastructure: public utility aid payments to counties and municipalities [Sec. 1650, 1660, 9337 (10)] [original bill only] - SB70

Rate recovery by a public utility of assessments related to a PSC proceeding: amount reduced - AB683

Rate recovery by a public utility of assessments related to a PSC proceeding: amount reduced - SB649

Regulation of utility services based on type or source of energy: political subdivision prohibition created - AB45

Regulation of utility services based on type or source of energy: political subdivision prohibition created [S.Amdt.1: further revisions, state agencies and electric cooperative provisions added] - SB49

Residential and commercial energy improvements: PSC to allow public utility to finance; surcharge provision [Sec. 2418] - AB43

Residential and commercial energy improvements: PSC to allow public utility to finance; surcharge provision [Sec. 2418] [original bill only] - SB70

Residential energy improvement program established - AB832

Residential energy improvement program established - SB784

Social cost of carbon emissions considered by PSC when issuing certificates for certain electric and public utility projects - AB811

Social cost of carbon emissions considered by PSC when issuing certificates for certain electric and public utility projects - SB760

Social cost of carbon: PSC to consider when issuing certificates for certain public utility projects; annual adjustments and report required [Sec. 2406, 9336 (2)] - AB43

Social cost of carbon: PSC to consider when issuing certificates for certain public utility projects; annual adjustments and report required [Sec. 2406, 9336 (2)] [original bill only] - SB70

Warning lights on public utility, telecommunications carrier, or cooperative vehicles modified - AB354

Warning lights on public utility, telecommunications carrier, or cooperative vehicles modified - SB355

public utility _ taxationPublic utility — Taxation

Public utility companies: DOR requirement to send tax assessments via certified mail eliminated [Sec. 1552, 1557-1560] - AB43

Public utility companies: DOR requirement to send tax assessments via certified mail eliminated [Sec. 1552, 1557-1560] [original bill only] - SB70

public welfarePublic welfare, see also Public assistance

Advisory referendum on the question of requiring able-bodied, childless adults to look for work in order to receive taxpayer-funded welfare benefits - AJR3

Advisory referendum on the question of requiring able-bodied, childless adults to look for work in order to receive taxpayer-funded welfare benefits - SJR4

Conversion therapy involving a minor: mental health providers prohibited from engaging in; specified examining boards required to investigate and discipline if violations are found - AB1161

Conversion therapy involving a minor: mental health providers prohibited from engaging in; specified examining boards required to investigate and discipline if violations are found - SB1065

Guaranteed income program: political subdivisions may not expend moneys on - AB146

Guaranteed income program: political subdivisions may not expend moneys on - SB236

public worksPublic works

Competitive bidding: threshold for public works projects increased and school boards and MPS required to use; exceptions provided - AB723

Competitive bidding: threshold for public works projects increased and school boards and MPS required to use; exceptions provided [S.Amdt.1: metropolitan sewerage district provision added; S.Amdt.2: further revisions, highways specified] - SB688

Empty conduit lines: person conducting special work requiring digging in a right-of-way required to install; duty to offer service imposed on Internet service provider - AB1178

Empty conduit lines: person conducting special work requiring digging in a right-of-way required to install; duty to offer service imposed on Internet service provider - SB1083

Materials manufactured in the United States: preference for in state and local government public contracts and purchases; conditions specified - AB1145

Materials manufactured in the United States: preference for in state and local government public contracts and purchases; conditions specified - SB1069

Nonmetallic quarry hours of operation: political subdivision prohibited from limiting, public works provision [Sec. 1190] - AB43

Nonmetallic quarry hours of operation: political subdivision prohibited from limiting, public works provision [Sec. 1190] [original bill only] - SB70

Prevailing wage rate for certain public works projects, DWD duties; competitive bidding requirement for local transportation project funded with certain state funds; JRCCP may report [Sec. 252, 1175, 1221-1227, 1684, 1685, 1709, 1780, 1831-1837, 1839, 1875, 1911, 1933, 2451, 2479, 2513, 3307, 3386, 9350 (3)] - AB43

Prevailing wage rate for certain public works projects, DWD duties; competitive bidding requirement for local transportation project funded with certain state funds; JRCCP may report - AB509

Prevailing wage rate for certain public works projects, DWD duties; competitive bidding requirement for local transportation project funded with certain state funds; JRCCP may report - SB540

Qualified bidder on state projects: criteria modified - AB22

Qualified bidder on state projects: criteria modified - SB20

State procurement or public works projects contracts: 2017 WisAct 3 prohibitions repealed - AB508

State procurement or public works projects contracts: 2017 WisAct 3 prohibitions repealed - SB637

State procurement or public works projects contracts: prohibitions established by 2017 WisAct 3 repealed [Sec. 129, 156, 1216-1220] - AB43

State procurement or public works projects contracts: prohibitions established by 2017 WisAct 3 repealed [Sec. 129, 156, 1216-1220] [original bill only] - SB70

pump installerPump installer, see Trades and occupations

punitive damagePunitive damage, see Damage (personal injury)

pupil assessmentPupil assessment, see School — Evaluation and testing

purchasing governmentPurchasing, Government

Certification of certain businesses for preference in state contracting: fee eliminated; expanded to include lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and disability-owned businesses [Sec. 86-105, 130-151, 157-167, 190-249, 492, 581-583, 587-597, 761, 1674-1683, 1694-1696, 2440-2446, 2459-2463, 2486-2497, 2502-2512, 2514-2518, 2545, 2556] - AB43

Competitive bidding: threshold for public works projects increased and school boards and MPS required to use; exceptions provided - AB723

Materials manufactured in the United States: preference for in state and local government public contracts and purchases; conditions specified - AB1145

Materials manufactured in the United States: preference for in state and local government public contracts and purchases; conditions specified - SB1069

Public contract with persons engaged in certain boycotts: state agencies and local units of government prohibited from entering into - AB719

Public contract with persons engaged in certain boycotts: state agencies and local units of government prohibited from entering into - SB681

Qualified bidder on state projects: criteria modified - AB22

Qualified bidder on state projects: criteria modified - SB20

State contracts for stationery and printing let to lowest bidder operating in Wisconsin. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR142

State procurement of products and services from Wisconsin-based businesses and setting goals for local governments - AB1114

State procurement of products and services from Wisconsin-based businesses and setting goals for local governments - SB1012

State procurement or public works projects contracts: 2017 WisAct 3 prohibitions repealed - AB508

State procurement or public works projects contracts: 2017 WisAct 3 prohibitions repealed - SB637

State procurement or public works projects contracts: prohibitions established by 2017 WisAct 3 repealed [Sec. 129, 156, 1216-1220] - AB43