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Senate Bill 791

Relating To: Relating to: exemptions from public utility regulation regarding electric vehicle charging stations, installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations by state agencies or local governmental units, and imposing an excise tax on electric vehicle charging. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 121
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Lobbying Principals

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Principal Name Notified Date Communication Date Comments Supporting Documentation  
7-Eleven, Inc Notified Date 12/11/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/11/2023

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Notified Date 12/18/2023 Communication Date 12/18/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/18/2023

Alliant Energy Notified Date 12/18/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/18/2023

American Council of Engineering Companies of Wisconsin Notified Date 1/9/2024 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/9/2024

American Lung Association, dba American Lung Association in Wisconsin Notified Date 12/20/2023 Communication Date 12/19/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/20/2023

Supporting Documentation
12202023_085528_2023_12_19SB791_792Testimony.pdf

Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin Inc Notified Date 2/23/2024 Communication Date 2/22/2024 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Undisclosed
Report Date
2/23/2024

City of Madison Notified Date 12/18/2023 Communication Date 12/8/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
12/18/2023

City of Milwaukee Notified Date 1/9/2024 Communication Date 12/19/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/9/2024

Clean Wisconsin Inc Notified Date 12/19/2023 Communication Date 12/19/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/19/2023

Comments
We support the legislation to access NEVI funding and we would like additional language that affords the state the same allowances the bill provides municipalities, and we would like existing municipal chargers to be grandfathered under the law.
Conservative Energy Network Notified Date 12/18/2023 Communication Date 12/11/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/18/2023

Customers First! Coalition Notified Date 12/18/2023 Communication Date 12/14/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/18/2023

Comments
We support SB 791 due to its adherence to WI’s utility regulatory structure while enabling more EV charging. We would support an amendment to ensure electric utilities or cooperatives receive notification when a new EV charging station is proposed.
Dairyland Power Cooperative Notified Date 12/19/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/19/2023

Dane County Notified Date 12/18/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
12/18/2023

Energy Action Fund Notified Date 12/19/2023 Communication Date 12/8/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/19/2023

Generac Power Systems, Inc Notified Date 1/19/2024 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/19/2024

Hy-Vee, Inc. Notified Date 1/18/2024 Communication Date 1/15/2024 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/18/2024

Kwik Trip Inc. Notified Date 12/11/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/11/2023

League of Wisconsin Municipalities Notified Date 12/11/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/11/2023

League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, Inc Notified Date 2/13/2024 Communication Date 2/6/2024 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
2/13/2024

Madison Gas & Electric Company Notified Date 12/18/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/18/2023

Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin Notified Date 12/18/2023 Communication Date 12/14/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/18/2023

Northern States Power d/b/a Xcel Energy Notified Date 12/19/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/19/2023

RENEW Wisconsin Notified Date 12/18/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/18/2023

Comments
RENEW supports the bill because of NEVI funding and would like to see the inclusion of provisions to address grandfathering of existing EV charging facilities and allowing the state to lease land or contract with the private sector.
Sierra Club - Wisconsin Notified Date 12/19/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
12/19/2023

Supporting Documentation
12192023_093222_Sierra Club comments on SB 791 Comment.docx

Tesla, Inc. Notified Date 12/15/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/15/2023

WEC Energy Group, Inc. Notified Date 12/14/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/14/2023

Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians Notified Date 2/14/2024 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
2/14/2024

Wisconsin Automobile and Truck Dealers Association, Inc. Notified Date 12/14/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/14/2023

Wisconsin Conservation Voters Notified Date 12/18/2023 Communication Date 12/7/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
12/18/2023

Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum Notified Date 12/18/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/18/2023

Comments
WISCEF believes that an “all of the above” energy policy must be pursued by increasing our state’s commitment to reducing energy waste and developing “Wisconsin-grown” clean energy resources.
Wisconsin Counties Association Notified Date 12/18/2023 Communication Date 12/12/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/18/2023

Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association Notified Date 12/15/2023 Communication Date 12/15/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/15/2023

Comments
While WECA supports SB 791, we also support the adoption of an amendment requiring notification to incumbent electric providers that an EV charger installation has been applied for so preparations/communications can begin as early as possible.
Wisconsin Fuel & Retail Association (formerly WI Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association) Notified Date 12/11/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/11/2023

Wisconsin Grocers Association Notified Date 12/18/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/18/2023

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Notified Date 12/18/2023 Communication Date 12/15/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/18/2023

Wisconsin REALTORS Association Notified Date 1/8/2024 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/8/2024

Wisconsin Technology Council Notified Date 12/13/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/13/2023

Wisconsin Towns Association Notified Date 1/8/2024 Communication Date 1/4/2024 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/8/2024

Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Notified Date 12/11/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/11/2023

WPPI Energy Notified Date 12/18/2023 Communication Date 12/14/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/18/2023

Lobbying Efforts

  2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
Total Hours Of Effort On This Matter 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
432.00
2024
January - June
357.00
2024
July - December
Total 789.00
7-Eleven, Inc 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2.00
2024
July - December
Total 2.00
Alliance for Automotive Innovation 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
12.00
2024
January - June
23.00
2024
July - December
Total 35.00
American Lung Association, dba American Lung Association in Wisconsin 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
8.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 8.00
City of Milwaukee 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
14.00
2024
July - December
Total 14.00
Clean Wisconsin Inc 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
11.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 11.00
Conservative Energy Network 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
4.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4.00
Dairyland Power Cooperative 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2.00
2024
July - December
Total 2.00
Energy Action Fund 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
12.00
2024
January - June
14.00
2024
July - December
Total 26.00
Hy-Vee, Inc. 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 2.00
Kwik Trip Inc. 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
33.00
2024
January - June
16.00
2024
July - December
Total 49.00
League of Wisconsin Municipalities 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
19.00
2024
January - June
16.00
2024
July - December
Total 35.00
Madison Gas & Electric Company 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
16.00
2024
January - June
12.00
2024
July - December
Total 28.00
Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
31.00
2024
January - June
17.00
2024
July - December
Total 48.00
RENEW Wisconsin 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
6.00
2024
January - June
44.00
2024
July - December
Total 50.00
Sierra Club - Wisconsin 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
7.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 7.00
Tesla, Inc. 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
16.00
2024
January - June
48.00
2024
July - December
Total 64.00
WEC Energy Group, Inc. 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
12.00
2024
January - June
13.00
2024
July - December
Total 25.00
Wisconsin Automobile and Truck Dealers Association, Inc. 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
181.00
2024
January - June
68.00
2024
July - December
Total 249.00
Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
11.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 11.00
Wisconsin Fuel & Retail Association (formerly WI Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association) 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
33.00
2024
January - June
42.00
2024
July - December
Total 75.00
Wisconsin Grocers Association 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
7.00
2024
January - June
17.00
2024
July - December
Total 24.00
Wisconsin Technology Council 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2.00
2024
January - June
2.00
2024
July - December
Total 4.00
WPPI Energy 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
9.00
2024
January - June
7.00
2024
July - December
Total 16.00