Assembly Bill 1211 establishes a grant program for municipalities in Wisconsin to support the acquisition or creation of public utilities. The bill allows municipalities that have obtained a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Public Service Commission (PSC) to apply for grants covering 50 percent of the costs associated with constructing or acquiring public utility facilities. This initiative aims to enhance local control over utility services, including heat, light, water, and power.

To implement this program, the bill creates new statutory sections, specifically 20.155 (3) (c) and 197.11. Section 20.155 (3) (c) establishes a funding mechanism for municipal public utility grants, while Section 197.11 outlines the application process and eligibility criteria for municipalities seeking these grants. The funding for the grant program will be sourced from a sum sufficient appropriation, ensuring that the PSC can adequately support municipalities in their efforts to develop public utilities.