SB 3 is sponsored by Tranel, Hurd, Krug, Kreibich, Behnke, Brill, Dittrich, Goeben, Knodl, Maxey, Murphy, Penterman, Sortwell, Spiros, Tusler, Melotik, Wichgers, Mursau, Marklein, Howard (Republican), Tomczyk, Cory (Republican), Jacque, André (Republican), Nass, Steve (Republican), and Quinn, Romaine (Republican).

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Wisconsin 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced 5 R cosponsors

SB 3 — Relating to: requiring local approval for certain wind and solar projects before Public Service Commission approval.

Last action March 23, 2026 — Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

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This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

An Act to amend 66.0401 (1m) (intro.); to create 66.0401 (1r), 66.0401 (4) (h), 196.49 (4m) and 196.491 (3) (d) 9. of the statutes;

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The bill requires local approval for certain wind and solar projects before the Public Service Commission can grant necessary permits.

66.0401 (1m)

No political subdivision may place any restriction, either directly or in effect, on the installation or use of a wind energy system that is more restrictive than the rules promulgated by the commission under s. 196.378 (4g) (b). No political subdivision may place any restriction, either directly or in effect, on the installation or use of a solar energy system, as defined in s. 13.48 (2) (h) 1. g., or a wind energy system, unless the restriction satisfies one of the following conditions: → No Except as provided in sub. (1r), no political subdivision may place any restriction, either directly or in effect, on the installation or use of a wind energy system that is more restrictive than the rules promulgated by the commission under s. 196.378 (4g) (b). No Except as provided in sub. (1r), no political subdivision may place any restriction, either directly or in effect, on the installation or use of a solar energy system, as defined in s. 13.48 (2) (h) 1. g., or a wind energy system, unless the restriction satisfies one of the following conditions:

This change introduces an exception indicating that local subdivisions can apply restrictions on solar and wind systems as per new provisions.
66.0401

66.0401 (1r) Authority to approve or reject certain wind or solar projects.

This addition creates a new section that establishes the authority of municipalities to approve or disapprove certain wind and solar projects.
196.49 (4m)

The commission may not issue a certificate under sub. (1), (2), or (3) for the construction of a solar project, as defined in s. 66.0401 (1r) (a) 2., or a wind project, as defined in s. 66.0401 (1r) (a) 3., unless each city, village, and town in which the project is proposed to be located has adopted a resolution approving the project under s. 66.0401.

This provision mandates that a solar or wind project cannot proceed without local municipal approval.
196.491 (3) (d) 9.

For a facility that is a solar project, as defined in s. 66.0401 (1r) (a) 2., or a wind project, as defined in s. 66.0401 (1r) (a) 3., each city, village, and town in which the project is proposed to be located has adopted a resolution approving the project under s. 66.0401.

This requirement ensures that each municipality involved must approve a solar or wind project.

Action History

March 23, 2026
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
March 10, 2026
Public hearing held
February 13, 2026
LRB correction
October 02, 2025
Senator Wimberger added as a coauthor
February 11, 2025
Representative Dallman added as a cosponsor
January 24, 2025
Read first time and referred to Committee on Utilities and Tourism
January 24, 2025
Introduced by Senators Marklein, Tomczyk, Jacque, Nass and Quinn; cosponsored by Representatives Tranel, Hurd, Krug, Kreibich, Behnke, Brill, Dittrich, Goeben, Knodl, Maxey, Murphy, Penterman, Sortwell, Spiros, Tusler, Melotik, Wichgers and Mursau

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1 sponsors · 22 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Marklein, Howard Republican

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3 do?: An Act to amend 66.0401 (1m) (intro.); to create 66.0401 (1r), 66.0401 (4) (h), 196.49 (4m) and 196.491 (3) (d) 9. of the statutes;
Who sponsors SB 3?: SB 3 is sponsored by Tranel, Hurd, Krug, Kreibich, Behnke, Brill, Dittrich, Goeben, Knodl, Maxey, Murphy, Penterman, Sortwell, Spiros, Tusler, Melotik, Wichgers, Mursau, Marklein, Howard (Republican), Tomczyk, Cory (Republican), Jacque, André (Republican), Nass, Steve (Republican), and Quinn, Romaine (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 3?: This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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At a glance

Identifier: SB 3
Jurisdiction: Wisconsin
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 24, 2025
Status: Introduced
Prime sponsor: Marklein, Howard

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