By Senators Larson, Roys and Spreitzer; cosponsored by Representatives Shelton, Snodgrass, J. Anderson, Andraca, Baldeh, Bare, Cabrera, Conley, Considine, Emerson, Goyke, Hong, Joers, Madison, Moore Omokunde, Ohnstad, Palmeri, Ratcliff, Vining and Clancy.
hist166165To the committee on Universities and Revenue. Relating to: law enforcement and fire fighter annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System who are rehired by a participating employer.
By Senators Jacque, Bradley, Wanggaard, Cabral-Guevara, Ballweg and Tomczyk; cosponsored by Representatives Wichgers, Brandtjen, O'Connor, Sapik, Behnke, C. Anderson and Rettinger.
hist166166To the committee on Labor, Regulatory Reform, Veterans and Military Affairs. Relating to: the amount and distribution of the real estate transfer fee.
By Senators Stafsholt, Marklein, Nass, Quinn and Stroebel; cosponsored by Representatives Green, Behnke, Bodden, Krug, Murphy, Mursau, O'Connor, Plumer, Schmidt, Rozar, Edming and Oldenburg.
hist166167To the committee on Housing, Rural Issues and Forestry. _____________
Report of Committees
The committee on Senate Organization reports:
Pursuant to Senate Rule 20 (1)(c), the following changes shall be made to the Senate Standing Committees for the 2023-24 Legislative Session.
The committee on Government Operations, Elections and Consumer Protection will be renamed the committee on Government Operations.
A new committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection will be created.Ayes: 5 − Senators LeMahieu, Kapenga, Feyen, Agard and Smith.
Noes: 0 – None.
DEVIN LEMAHIEU
Chairperson
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The committee on Agriculture and Tourism reported and recommended:
DIEDERICH, RAYMOND, of De Pere, as a Member on the Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2025.
Ayes: 9 - Senators Ballweg, Tomczyk, Testin, Quinn, Pfaff, Smith, Spreitzer, Hesselbein and Marklein.
Noes: 0 - None.
GASKA, DR JEROME, of Columbus, as a Member on the Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2024.
Ayes: 9 - Senators Ballweg, Tomczyk, Testin, Quinn, Pfaff, Smith, Spreitzer, Hesselbein and Marklein.
Noes: 0 - None.
GODFREY, SCOTT, of Highland, as a Member on the Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2023.
Ayes: 9 - Senators Ballweg, Tomczyk, Testin, Quinn, Pfaff, Smith, Spreitzer, Hesselbein and Marklein.
Noes: 0 - None.
WILLIAMSON, MICHAEL, of Middleton, as a Member on the Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2024.
Ayes: 9 - Senators Ballweg, Tomczyk, Testin, Quinn, Pfaff, Smith, Spreitzer, Hesselbein and Marklein.
Noes: 0 - None.
COATES, KALLIE JO, of Franksville, as a Representative with Experience in Agriculture on the State Fair Park Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2027.
Ayes: 9 - Senators Ballweg, Tomczyk, Testin, Quinn, Pfaff, Smith, Spreitzer, Hesselbein and Marklein.
Noes: 0 - None.
MAXWELL, DAVID, of Westby, as a Non-Resident on the Watershed Representing Tourism Interests of the Kickapoo Reserve Management Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2025.
Ayes: 9 - Senators Ballweg, Tomczyk, Testin, Quinn, Pfaff, Smith, Spreitzer, Hesselbein and Marklein.
Noes: 0 - None.
SOLVERSON, KARL DUANE, of La Crosse, as a Veterinarian on the Veterinary Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2023.
Ayes: 9 - Senators Ballweg, Tomczyk, Testin, Quinn, Pfaff, Smith, Spreitzer, Hesselbein and Marklein.
Noes: 0 - None.
Assembly Bill 131
Relating to: membership in county land conservation committees.
Ayes: 9 - Senators Ballweg, Tomczyk, Testin, Quinn, Pfaff, Smith, Spreitzer, Hesselbein and Marklein.
Noes: 0 - None.
Senate Bill 134
Relating to: farmland preservation agreements and tax credits.
Ayes: 9 - Senators Ballweg, Tomczyk, Testin, Quinn, Pfaff, Smith, Spreitzer, Hesselbein and Marklein.
Noes: 0 - None.
Senate Bill 147
Relating to: membership in county land conservation committees.
Ayes: 9 - Senators Ballweg, Tomczyk, Testin, Quinn, Pfaff, Smith, Spreitzer, Hesselbein and Marklein.
Noes: 0 - None.
Senate Bill 24
Relating to: the distribution and labeling of fertilizers and soil or plant additives produced from manure.
Ayes: 9 - Senators Ballweg, Tomczyk, Testin, Quinn, Pfaff, Smith, Spreitzer, Hesselbein and Marklein.
Noes: 0 - None.
JOAN BALLWEG
Chairperson
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Petitions and Communications
hist166121Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Representative Joers added as a cosponsor of Senate Bill 78. hist166122Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Representative Subeck added as a cosponsor of Senate Bill 205. hist166119Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Representative Allen added as a cosponsor of Senate Bill 257. hist166275Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Representative Joers added as a coauthor of Assembly Bill 51. _____________
Referrals and Receipt of Committee Reports Concerning Proposed Administrative Rules
Relating to Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) review for the State of Wisconsin by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) July 14-15, 2009, and affecting small businesses.
Submitted by the Department of Transportation.
hist165668Report received from Agency, April 24, 2023. hist166156Referred to the committee on Transportation and Local Government, May 8, 2023. Relating to continuing education.
Submitted by the Medical Examining Board.
hist165904Report received from Agency, April 28, 2023.
