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WI AB132
WI AB132Creating a board to organize, promote, and host a Wisconsin nuclear power summit. (FE)
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Introduced
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
In Committee
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill creates a State of Wisconsin Nuclear Power Summit Board to organize, promote, and host a Wisconsin nuclear power summit in the city of Madison to advance nuclear power and fusion energy technology and development and to showcase Wisconsin[s leadership and innovation in the nuclear industry. The bill specifies that the board must hold the summit no later than one month after instruction commences at the new college of engineering building at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and shall ensure that summit participants have access to the new building. The bill creates an appropriation for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and requires WEDC to expend any moneys appropriated at the direction of and in support of the board[s efforts. Under the bill, the board is exempt from state requirements for public notice of proposed contracts, competitive bidding, and contractual service procurement procedures. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill creates a Wisconsin Nuclear Power Summit Board to organize, promote, and host a nuclear power summit in Madison, designed to advance nuclear power and fusion energy technology. The board will consist of voting members including two senators, two representatives, the CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), and one gubernatorial appointee, as well as non-voting members from organizations like the Nuclear Energy Institute and Fusion Industry Association, and a University of Wisconsin-Madison nuclear engineering faculty member. The board will meet at least once in 2025 and three times annually thereafter, with its first task being to elect a chairperson. The summit must be held within one month of instruction starting in a new University of Wisconsin-Madison engineering building, and participants will have access to this facility. WEDC will provide financial and administrative support for the board's efforts, and the board is exempt from certain state procurement and contracting requirements. The board will have the ability to set registration fees for the summit and may allow Wisconsin residents to attend for free. After completing the summit, the board will dissolve within 180 days, with any remaining property donated to the university's nuclear engineering program. The board is set to exist until July 1, 2030, ensuring a focused and time-limited initiative to promote nuclear energy in Wisconsin.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (18)
David Armstrong (R)*,
Calvin Callahan (R)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Chanz Green (R)*,
Dan Knodl (R)*,
Rob Kreibich (R)*,
Dave Murphy (R)*,
Jeff Mursau (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
William Penterman (R)*,
Pat Snyder (R)*,
Shae Sortwell (R)*,
David Steffen (R)*,
Lisa Subeck (D)*,
Ron Tusler (R)*,
Julian Bradley (R),
Dan Feyen (R),
Romaine Quinn (R),
Last Action
Laid on the table (on 06/24/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab132 |
| Analysis - LC Amendment Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcamendmentmemos/2025/REG/AB132.pdf |
| AB132 ROCP for Committee on Jobs and Economy | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/jobs_and_economy/1915307.pdf |
| Assembly Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AB132-AA1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - AB132: Fiscal Estimate From WEDC | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/ab132/ab132_wedc.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB132.pdf |
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