David Steffen, Wisconsin State Representative for 4th District | www.facebook.com
David Steffen, Wisconsin State Representative for 4th District | www.facebook.com
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "creating a board to organize, promote, and host a Wisconsin nuclear power summit. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill establishes the State of Wisconsin Nuclear Power Summit Board, tasked with organizing, promoting, and hosting a nuclear power summit in Madison. The summit aims to advance nuclear power and fusion energy technology while showcasing Wisconsin's leadership in the industry. It is to be held within one month of the opening of the new engineering building at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The board will consist of both voting and nonvoting members from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, the Nuclear Energy Institute, the Fusion Industry Association, and UW-Madison. The board will be exempt from state requirements such as public notice for contracts and competitive bidding processes. Funding is provided through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, and any remaining assets after the board's dissolution will benefit UW-Madison's nuclear engineering program. The bill takes effect the day after publication or following the 2025 biennial budget act and will be repealed on July 1, 2030.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Julian Bradley (Republican-28th District), Representative David Armstrong (Republican-67th District), Representative Calvin T. Callahan (Republican-35th District), Representative Barbara Dittrich (Republican-99th District), Representative Chanz J. Green (Republican-74th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Dan Feyen (Republican-20th District), Senator Romaine Robert Quinn (Republican-25th District), and Senator Rob Hutton (Republican-5th District), along nine other co-sponsors.
David Steffen has co-authored or authored another 30 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Steffen graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1995 with a BA.
Steffen, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2015 to represent the state's 4th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Chad Weininger.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB132 | 03/13/2025 | Creating a board to organize, promote, and host a Wisconsin nuclear power summit. (FE) |
| AB108 | 03/11/2025 | A nuclear power siting study and time limits for taking final action on certain certificate of public convenience and necessity applications. (FE) |
| AB67 | 02/24/2025 | Venue for actions in which there is a governmental party |
| AB46 | 02/17/2025 | Flags flown at state and local government buildings and eliminating a related administrative rule |
| AB35 | 02/17/2025 | Withdrawal of candidacy for certain offices filled at the general election and providing a penalty. (FE) |
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