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Senate Bill 843

Relating To: Relating to: certain requirements related to data centers.
Bill Text and History
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Lobbying Principals

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Principal Name Notified Date Communication Date Comments Supporting Documentation  
Charter Communications Operating, LLC Notified Date 1/27/2026 Communication Date 1/12/2026 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/27/2026

City of Madison Notified Date 1/30/2026 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/30/2026

Comments
Restrictions to place renewable energy facilities on site greatly diminish the potential for data centers to be powered by renewable energy, particularly in urban contexts where on-site space may be limited.
Clean Grid Alliance dba Powering Wisconsin Notified Date 1/23/2026 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/23/2026

League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, Inc Notified Date 2/2/2026 Communication Date 2/2/2026 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/2/2026

Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Notified Date 1/20/2026 Communication Date 1/15/2026 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/20/2026

NetChoice Notified Date 1/20/2026 Communication Date 1/14/2026 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/20/2026

NextEra Energy Resources Notified Date 1/16/2026 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/16/2026

WISCONSIN CABLE COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION Notified Date 1/21/2026 Communication Date 1/21/2026 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/21/2026

Wisconsin Conservation Voters Notified Date 1/23/2026 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
1/23/2026

Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association Notified Date 1/19/2026 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/19/2026

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Notified Date 1/16/2026 Communication Date 1/14/2026 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/16/2026

Wisconsin Nurses Association Notified Date 1/22/2026 Communication Date 1/20/2026 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/22/2026

Comments
WNA would like to see a 2026 Legislative Council Study on Data Centers including health implications.

Lobbying Efforts

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January - June
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2026
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Total Hours Of Effort On This Matter 2025
January - June
2025
July - December
3.00
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 3.00
NetChoice 2025
January - June
2025
July - December
3.00
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 3.00