Wisconsin 2025-2026 Regular Session

Wisconsin Senate Bill SB1150

Introduced

3/19/26

Refer

3/19/26

Failed

3/23/26

Caption

An Act to repeal 196.378 (1) (h), 196.378 (2) (d) 2. and 196.378 (2) (d) 3.; to renumber 196.378 (5) (a), 196.378 (5) (b) and 196.378 (5) (c); to renumber and amend 196.378 (1) (fg), 196.378 (1) (fm) (intro.), 196.378 (1) (fm) 1., 196.378 (1) (fm) 2., 196.378 (1) (fr), 196.378 (1) (g), 196.378 (1) (i) and 196.378 (5) (intro.); to consolidate, renumber and amend 196.378 (2) (d) (intro.) and 1.; to amend 16.75 (12) (a) 3., 16.75 (12) (a) 4., 16.75 (12) (b) 1., 16.75 (12) (b) 2., 16.75 (12) (c) 2., 16.75 (12) (d), 66.0627 (1) (bk) 2., 70.111 (18), 79.005 (1b), 79.005 (4) (d), 196.025 (1) (c) (title), 196.025 (1) (c) 1., 196.025 (1) (c) 2., 196.027 (1) (f), 196.027 (3) (b), 196.378 (title), 196.378 (1) (am), 196.378 (1) (ar), 196.378 (1) (o) (intro.), 196.378 (1) (o) 1., 196.378 (1) (o) 2., 196.378 (2) (title), 196.378 (2) (a) 1., 196.378 (2) (a) 2. a., 196.378 (2) (a) 2. b., 196.378 (2) (a) 2. c., 196.378 (2) (a) 2. d., 196.378 (2) (a) 2. e., 196.378 (2) (a) 2. f., 196.378 (2) (b) 5., 196.378 (2) (bm), 196.378 (2) (c), 196.378 (2) (e) (intro.), 196.378 (2) (e) 2., 196.378 (2) (e) 3., 196.378 (2) (e) 4., 196.378 (3) (title), 196.378 (3) (a) 1., 196.378 (3) (a) 1m., 196.378 (3) (a) 2., 196.378 (3) (c), 196.378 (4), 196.378 (4m) (a), 196.378 (4m) (b), 196.378 (4r), 196.491 (3) (d) 3., 196.491 (3) (d) 4., 238.15 (1) (g) and 285.48 (4) (a); to create 1.12 (3) (d), 15.105 (35), 16.75 (12) (b) 3., 16.75 (12) (b) 4., 16.75 (12) (b) 5., 16.75 (12) (b) 6., 16.75 (12) (b) 7., 16.951, 20.155 (1) (a), 106.135, 196.025 (1) (cm), 196.027 (1) (d) 3., 196.027 (3) (c), 196.378 (1) (ax), 196.378 (1) (e), 196.378 (1) (em), 196.378 (1) (n), 196.378 (1) (ng), 196.378 (1) (nr), 196.378 (2) (a) 2. g., 196.378 (2) (a) 2. h., 196.378 (2) (a) 2. i., 196.378 (2) (a) 2. j., 196.378 (2) (a) 2. k., 196.378 (2) (b) 6., 196.378 (2m), 196.378 (3) (a) 3., 196.378 (4c), 196.378 (5) (bm), 196.49 (4m), 196.491 (3) (d) 9., 196.491 (3) (d) 10., 196.491 (3) (d) 11., 196.491 (3) (d) 12., 196.491 (3) (d) 13., 196.491 (3) (d) 14. and 196.491 (3) (em) of the statutes; Relating to: net zero emissions, carbon-free and renewable energy standards, and creating an office of sustainability and clean energy, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Impact

The introduction of SB 1150 marks a transformative shift in state energy policy, placing stringent requirements on electric providers to pivot toward renewable and carbon-free sources of energy. This legislative change is expected to accelerate the transition towards a cleaner energy grid, fostering innovation in renewable energy technologies and infrastructure development. However, the bill also ensures that utility companies can consider the cost-effectiveness of their plans, protecting consumers from potentially inflated energy costs as they implement these new standards.

Summary

Senate Bill 1150 establishes significant regulations aimed at achieving a sustainable energy future for the state. The bill's primary goal is to ensure that by 2050, the state will reach 100 percent clean electricity production while emitting no more carbon than can be removed from the atmosphere. This ambitious plan incorporates a range of carbon-free energy standards that electric providers must meet progressively over the years, starting from a minimum of 50 percent carbon-free energy by 2030 to reaching 100 percent by 2050. Electric providers will be required to submit transition plans detailing how they intend to meet these standards, with oversight by the Public Service Commission (PSC).

Contention

Notably, SB 1150 has prompted discussions surrounding the practicality and economic implications of such a sweeping transition. Critics may argue that the stringent timelines could place a heavy burden on utility providers, particularly regarding infrastructure investments and compliance costs. Furthermore, the requirement for contractors on large electric generating facilities to utilize registered apprentices and pay prevailing wages may also raise concerns about labor costs and project feasibility. These points of contention highlight the balancing act the state must navigate between promoting sustainable energy practices and ensuring economic viability for electric providers and their customers.

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Companion Bills

WI AB1203

Crossfiled An Act to repeal 196.378 (1) (h), 196.378 (2) (d) 2. and 196.378 (2) (d) 3.; to renumber 196.378 (5) (a), 196.378 (5) (b) and 196.378 (5) (c); to renumber and amend 196.378 (1) (fg), 196.378 (1) (fm) (intro.), 196.378 (1) (fm) 1., 196.378 (1) (fm) 2., 196.378 (1) (fr), 196.378 (1) (g), 196.378 (1) (i) and 196.378 (5) (intro.); to consolidate, renumber and amend 196.378 (2) (d) (intro.) and 1.; to amend 16.75 (12) (a) 3., 16.75 (12) (a) 4., 16.75 (12) (b) 1., 16.75 (12) (b) 2., 16.75 (12) (c) 2., 16.75 (12) (d), 66.0627 (1) (bk) 2., 70.111 (18), 79.005 (1b), 79.005 (4) (d), 196.025 (1) (c) (title), 196.025 (1) (c) 1., 196.025 (1) (c) 2., 196.027 (1) (f), 196.027 (3) (b), 196.378 (title), 196.378 (1) (am), 196.378 (1) (ar), 196.378 (1) (o) (intro.), 196.378 (1) (o) 1., 196.378 (1) (o) 2., 196.378 (2) (title), 196.378 (2) (a) 1., 196.378 (2) (a) 2. a., 196.378 (2) (a) 2. b., 196.378 (2) (a) 2. c., 196.378 (2) (a) 2. d., 196.378 (2) (a) 2. e., 196.378 (2) (a) 2. f., 196.378 (2) (b) 5., 196.378 (2) (bm), 196.378 (2) (c), 196.378 (2) (e) (intro.), 196.378 (2) (e) 2., 196.378 (2) (e) 3., 196.378 (2) (e) 4., 196.378 (3) (title), 196.378 (3) (a) 1., 196.378 (3) (a) 1m., 196.378 (3) (a) 2., 196.378 (3) (c), 196.378 (4), 196.378 (4m) (a), 196.378 (4m) (b), 196.378 (4r), 196.491 (3) (d) 3., 196.491 (3) (d) 4., 238.15 (1) (g) and 285.48 (4) (a); to create 1.12 (3) (d), 15.105 (35), 16.75 (12) (b) 3., 16.75 (12) (b) 4., 16.75 (12) (b) 5., 16.75 (12) (b) 6., 16.75 (12) (b) 7., 16.951, 20.155 (1) (a), 106.135, 196.025 (1) (cm), 196.027 (1) (d) 3., 196.027 (3) (c), 196.378 (1) (ax), 196.378 (1) (e), 196.378 (1) (em), 196.378 (1) (n), 196.378 (1) (ng), 196.378 (1) (nr), 196.378 (2) (a) 2. g., 196.378 (2) (a) 2. h., 196.378 (2) (a) 2. i., 196.378 (2) (a) 2. j., 196.378 (2) (a) 2. k., 196.378 (2) (b) 6., 196.378 (2m), 196.378 (3) (a) 3., 196.378 (4c), 196.378 (5) (bm), 196.49 (4m), 196.491 (3) (d) 9., 196.491 (3) (d) 10., 196.491 (3) (d) 11., 196.491 (3) (d) 12., 196.491 (3) (d) 13., 196.491 (3) (d) 14. and 196.491 (3) (em) of the statutes; Relating to: net zero emissions, carbon-free and renewable energy standards, and creating an office of sustainability and clean energy, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Previously Filed As

WI H4189

DHEC Restructuring

WI HB642

An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2499.8, 2.2-2818, 2.2-2905, 2.2-3114, 2.2-3711, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 2.2-3802, 2.2-4024, 3.2-4112, 3.2-4113, 3.2-4116, 3.2-4126, 3.2-5145.1, 3.2-5145.2:1, 3.2-5145.4, 4.1-103, 4.1-105, 4.1-352, 4.1-600, 4.1-601, 4.1-603, 4.1-604, 4.1-606, 4.1-607, 4.1-611, 4.1-614, 4.1-621, 4.1-1100, 4.1-1101, 4.1-1121, 4.1-1402, 4.1-1500, 4.1-1501, 4.1-1502, 4.1-1600 through 4.1-1603.2, 4.1-1604, 5.1-13, 9.1-1101, 15.2-912.4, 16.1-69.40:1, 16.1-260, 16.1-273, 16.1-278.9, 18.2-46.1, 18.2-247, 18.2-248, 18.2-248.01, 18.2-251, 18.2-251.03, 18.2-251.1:1, 18.2-251.1:2, 18.2-251.1:3, 18.2-252, 18.2-254, 18.2-255, 18.2-255.1, 18.2-255.2, 18.2-258, 18.2-258.02, 18.2-258.1, 18.2-265.1, 18.2-265.2, 18.2-265.3, 18.2-287.2, 18.2-308.012, 18.2-308.4, 18.2-371.2, 18.2-460, 18.2-474.1, 19.2-66, 19.2-81, 19.2-81.1, 19.2-83.1, 19.2-188.1, 19.2-303.01, 19.2-386.22 through 19.2-386.25, 19.2-389, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 19.2-389.3, 19.2-392.02, 19.2-392.6 and 19.2-392.12:1, as they shall become effective, 22.1-206, 22.1-277.08, 23.1-1301, 46.2-105.2, 46.2-347, 48-17.1, 53.1-231.2, 54.1-2903, 54.1-3401, 54.1-3443, 58.1-301, and 59.1-200 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Subtitle II of Title 2.2 a part labeled D, containing a chapter numbered 61, consisting of a section numbered 2.2-6100, by adding in Chapter 6 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-629 and 4.1-630, by adding in Title 4.1 chapters numbered 7 through 10, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-700 through 4.1-1010, by adding sections numbered 4.1-1102 through 4.1-1105, 4.1-1106, 4.1-1106.1, 4.1-1113, 4.1-1114, 4.1-1115, 4.1-1117, 4.1-1118, and 4.1-1119, by adding in Title 4.1 a chapter numbered 12, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-1200 through 4.1-1206, by adding in Chapter 13 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-1300, 4.1-1301, and 4.1-1303 through 4.1-1309, by adding in Chapter 14 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-1403 through 4.1-1407, by adding a section numbered 4.1-1602.1, by adding in Title 4.1 a chapter numbered 17, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-1700 through 4.1-1705, by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 6.2 a section numbered 6.2-108, and by adding in Chapter 44 of Title 54.1 a section numbered 54.1-4426; and to repeal Article 4 (§§ 3.2-4122 through 3.2-4126) of Chapter 41.1 of Title 3.2 and §§ 3.2-5145.4:1, 4.1-1101.1, 4.1-1105.1, 18.2-248.1, and 18.2-251.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to cannabis control; retail market; penalties.

WI HB434

Exempt military driver's license applicants from driver's ed

WI HB548

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-413.01, 8.01-622.1, 18.2-369, 32.1-127, 32.1-127.1:03, 32.1-138.1, 32.1-162.16, 32.1-162.18, 32.1-291.21, 32.1-309.1, 32.1-325, 37.2-804.2, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 37.2-805.1, 37.2-817.01, 37.2-817.1, 37.2-837, 37.2-838, 37.2-1101, 37.2-1108, 53.1-133.04, 54.1-2807.02, 54.1-2818.1, 54.1-2818.5, 54.1-2970.1, 54.1-2987.1, 54.1-2988.1, 54.1-2993.1, 54.1-2995, 63.2-501, 63.2-1605, 64.2-2000, 64.2-2002, 64.2-2003, 64.2-2009, and 64.2-2019 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 29 of Title 54.1 an article numbered 8.1, consisting of sections numbered 54.1-2993.2 through 54.1-2993.31; and to repeal §§ 54.1-2981, 54.1-2982, 54.1-2983, 54.1-2983.2 through 54.1-2987, 54.1-2988, and 54.1-2989 through 54.1-2993 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Uniform Health Care Decisions Act; civil penalty.

WI HB1179

Transportation; changes various provisions of existing funds, etc.

WI HB1179

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 33.2-359, 33.2-371, 33.2-1526, 33.2-1526.1, 33.2-3102, 33.2-3401, 33.2-3402, 33.2-3403, 33.2-3502, 46.2-774, and 46.2-2099.48 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 19 of Title 33.2 a section numbered 33.2-1904.1, by adding in Article 11 of Chapter 19 of Title 33.2 a section numbered 33.2-1937, by adding in Chapter 24 of Title 33.2 a section numbered 33.2-2402, by adding in Chapter 7 of Title 46.2 a section numbered 46.2-775, by adding a section numbered 58.1-603.3, and by adding in Chapter 17 of Title 58.1 articles numbered 13, 14, and 15, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-1749, 58.1-1750, and 58.1-1751; and to repeal § 33.2-3100.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to transportation funding.

WI HB863

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 3.2-4212, 4.1-302, 16.1-253.2, 18.2-36.1, 18.2-36.2, 18.2-46.3:3, 18.2-51.1, 18.2-53.1, 18.2-57, 18.2-60.4, 18.2-61, 18.2-67.1, 18.2-67.2, 18.2-67.5:2, 18.2-67.5:3, 18.2-154, 18.2-186.4, 18.2-248, 18.2-248.01, 18.2-248.03, 18.2-248.1, 18.2-248.5, 18.2-255, 18.2-255.2, 18.2-270, 18.2-308.1, 18.2-308.2, 18.2-308.2:2, 18.2-308.4, 18.2-374.1, 18.2-374.1:1, 18.2-374.3, 19.2-160.1, 19.2-297.1, 46.2-341.28, 46.2-391, 53.1-116, and 53.1-203 of the Code of Virginia, relating to elimination of mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses.

WI HB65

An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3705.6, 2.2-3711, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 3.2-1100, 3.2-1104, 3.2-1105, 3.2-1106, 10.1-1458, and 15.2-2103.1 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal Chapter 12 (§§ 3.2-1200 through 3.2-1217) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Apple Board; repeal.

WI HB271

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-203.3, 2.2-401.01, 2.2-511, 2.2-614.3, 2.2-3705.3, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 2.2-3705.6, 2.2-3705.7, 2.2-3711, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 2.2-3802, 2.2-4002, 2.2-4346, 3.2-102, 3.2-6201, 4.1-100, 4.1-206.3, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 4.1-226, 6.2-603.1, 8.01-216.3, 8.01-534, 11-16.1, 11-16.2, 15.2-912.2, 15.2-2825, 18.2-513, 19.2-66, 19.2-215.1, 19.2-389, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 19.2-390, 22.1-140.1, 37.2-304, 37.2-314.2, 52-53, 52-54, 58.1-3, 58.1-439, 58.1-460, 58.1-3510, 58.1-3732.1, and 59.1-542.1 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a title numbered 29.5, containing a subtitle numbered I, consisting of chapters numbered 1 through 6, containing sections numbered 29.5-100 through 29.5-650, a subtitle numbered II, consisting of chapters numbered 7 and 8, containing sections numbered 29.5-700 through 29.5-814, and a subtitle numbered III, consisting of a chapter numbered 9, containing sections numbered 29.5-900 through 29.5-913; and to repeal §§ 2.2-2455 and 2.2-2456, Article 1 (§§ 18.2-325 through 18.2-340) of Chapter 8 of Title 18.2, Article 1.1:1 (§§ 18.2-340.15 through 18.2-340.37) of Chapter 8 of Title 18.2, Chapter 40 (§§ 58.1-4000 through 58.1-4048) of Title 58.1, Chapter 41 (§§ 58.1-4100 through 58.1-4141) of Title 58.1, Chapter 29 (§§ 59.1-364 through 59.1-405) of Title 59.1, Chapter 29.1 (§ 59.1-405.1) of Title 59.1, and Chapter 51 (§§ 59.1-556 through 59.1-570) of Title 59.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Gaming Commission established; penalties.

WI HB368

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-234, 2.2-401.01, 2.2-1149, 2.2-1604, 2.2-2699.10, 2.2-4310, 10.1-104.02, 10.1-659, 10.1-1003, 10.1-1018, 10.1-1020, 10.1-1186.3:1, 10.1-1188, 10.1-2202.5, 10.1-2205.1, 10.1-2206.1, 10.1-2214, 10.1-2305, 15.2-4202, 15.2-4203, 18.2-423.1, 20-88.32, 20-146.1, 22.1-254, 24.2-128, 28.2-104.01, 28.2-302.5, 29.1-301, 29.1-401, 29.1-521, 32.1-272, 36-105.5, 51.1-700, 56-46.1, 56-576, 58.1-2201, 58.1-2403, 59.1-480, 62.1-266, 64.2-701, 64.2-2100, and 64.2-2600 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Subtitle II of Title 2.2 a part labeled D, containing a chapter numbered 61, consisting of sections numbered 2.2-6100 and 2.2-6101, relating to definitions; American Indians; Virginia recognized tribes; federally recognized tribes; sovereignty.

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