Wisconsin 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 28 — Relating to: an incumbent transmission facility owner’s right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities and Public Service Commission procedures if the transmission facility is a regionally cost-shared transmission line.

Last action — Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

An Act to repeal 196.485 (1) (cr), 196.485 (1) (ef) and 196.485 (3g); to create 196.485 (1) (cr), 196.485 (1) (ef) and 196.485 (3g) of the statutes;

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. Representative Emerson added as a cosponsor

  3. Public hearing held

  4. Senate Amendment 1 offered by Senator LeMahieu

  5. Senator Marklein added as a coauthor

  6. Senator Wanggaard added as a coauthor

  7. Senator Feyen added as a coauthor

  8. Read first time and referred to Committee on Utilities and Tourism

  9. Introduced by Senator LeMahieu; cosponsored by Representative Petersen

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 130 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Petersen

Not signed on (130)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 28 do?
An Act to repeal 196.485 (1) (cr), 196.485 (1) (ef) and 196.485 (3g); to create 196.485 (1) (cr), 196.485 (1) (ef) and 196.485 (3g) of the statutes;
Who sponsors SB 28?
SB 28 is sponsored by Petersen and LeMahieu, Devin (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 28?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 28?
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