I would like to thank all of you for taking the time to read through my newsletter. Each week, I'll include information to keep you up to date with what is happening in Madison and the 1st Assembly District.
Bills Signed Into Law
I am proud that two of my bills were recently signed into law.
The first, AB 693, provides up to $5.6 million in authorized but unobligated Knowles-Nelson Stewardship funds to complete critical health- and safety-related water infrastructure projects at our high-demand state parks.
Both Potawatomi State Park and Newport State Park in Door County will benefit from this legislation.
The second bill, AB 570, protects basic property rights by building better relationships between condominium associations and unit owners.
More specifically, the legislation requires condominium associations to maintain relevant financial records for the past six years. Condo residents must also be given access to those records.
Public Hearing
Earlier this week, the Assembly Environment Committee held what was likely our last public hearing of the session.
Our agenda for the hearing included five clearinghouse rules:
CR-19-093: relating to the development of site-specific numeric phosphorus water quality criteria for surface waters
CR-21-072: relating to the incorporation of a PM2.5 emissions reporting requirement, alignment of state and federal emissions reporting terminology, updates to reflect current emissions reporting procedure and affecting small business
CR-21-073: relating to regulating firefighting foam that contains certain contaminants and affecting small business
CR-21-076: relating to coal combustion residual landfills
CR-21-070: relating to well construction and pump installation and affecting small business
Because no committee members brought up any objections during the hearing, the five clearinghouse rules will continue to go through the normal rule-making process.
If you are interested in watching the public hearing, please click on this link.
Peninsula Pulse Podcast
It was my privilege to take part in a recent podcast with Debra Fitzgerald, news editor of the Peninsula Pulse.
During the segment, we discussed such topics as the 2021-22 session, my legislative priorities and the budget surplus.
Thank you for taking the time to read my e-update. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact my office. My staff member, Adam, looks forward to working with you. Also, if you would like a 2021-22 Wisconsin Blue Book or 2019-20 state highway map free of charge, just send us an email!
