Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 7: Relating to: requiring local approval for certain wind and solar projects before Public Service Commission approval.

Did not advance Last action March 23, 2026: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

Plain-language summary

AB 7 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: requiring local approval for certain wind and solar projects before Public Service Commission approval. Primary sponsor: Travis Tranel (Republican), Karen Hurd (Republican), Scott Krug (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Lindee Brill (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Joy Goeben (Republican), Dan Knodl (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Will Penterman (Republican), Shae Sortwell (Republican), John Spiros (Republican), Ron Tusler (Republican), Chuck Wichgers (Republican), Jeff Mursau (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Travis Tranel (Republican); Karen Hurd (Republican); Scott Krug (Republican); Rob Kreibich (Republican); and 13 more. 5 co-sponsors.