The decision by the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules allows Republicans, who have a majority in both houses, 30 days to introduce legislation that would “correct” the rule that was suspended. The 5-2 vote was along party lines, with two Democrats and one Republican absent.

The Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) last year fixed the turbine setback at 381 meters from a residence, a result of 18 months of public hearings on the issue.