SB 213 & AB 141 : Restricting the Transition to Clean, Cost-Efficient Appliances

Bill Description

To make our air cleaner to breathe and help save Wisconsinites money on their utility bills, we need to support the transition to cleaner, more cost-efficient electric appliances. SB 213 & AB 141 would work against this transition by prohibiting state agencies and local communities from phasing out the use of dirty, gas-powered appliances.

Current Status

SB 213 was introduced on April 3, 2023, and referred to the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government. A public hearing was held on April 12, 2023. The bill passed out of committee on June 1, 2023. AB 141 was introduced on April 4, 2023, and referred to the Assembly Committee on State Affairs. A public hearing was held on April 11, 2023, the bill passed out of committee on April 13, 2023, passed the full Assembly on April 18, 2023, and passed the full Senate on June 7, 2023. Governor Evers vetoed AB 141 on August 4, 2023.

Thank Governor Evers for vetoing AB 141.

Committee History

Full Vote Data

Assembly: Passed

Senate: Passed

Governor: Vetoed