2023-05-08 Senate Journal

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.

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The committee on Government Operations, Elections and Consumer Protection will be renamed the committee on Government Operations.

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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.

hist166216 Confirmation.

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.

hist166214 Confirmation.

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.

hist166212 Confirmation.

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.

hist166218 Confirmation.

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.

hist166208 Confirmation.

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.

hist166206 Confirmation.

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.

hist166210 Confirmation.

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.

hist166228 Concurrence.

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.

hist166224 Passage.

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.

hist166226 Passage.

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.

hist166220 Passage.

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

hist166121 Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Representative Joers added as a cosponsor of Senate Bill 78.

hist166122 Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Representative Subeck added as a cosponsor of Senate Bill 205.

hist166119 Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Representative Allen added as a cosponsor of Senate Bill 257.

hist166275 Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Representative Joers added as a coauthor of Assembly Bill 51.

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Referrals and Receipt of Committee Reports Concerning Proposed Administrative Rules

Senate Clearinghouse Rule 22-051

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.

hist165668 Report received from Agency, April 24, 2023.

hist166156 Referred to the committee on Transportation and Local Government, May 8, 2023.

Senate Clearinghouse Rule 22-067

Relating to continuing education.

Submitted by the Medical Examining Board.

hist165904 Report received from Agency, April 28, 2023.

hist166162 Referred to the committee on Health, May 8, 2023.

Senate Clearinghouse Rule 22-085

Relating to scope of practice, mobile establishments, and distance learning.

Submitted by the Cosmetology Examining Board.

hist165738 Report received from Agency, April 25, 2023.

hist166157 Referred to the committee on Labor, Regulatory Reform, Veterans and Military Affairs, May 8, 2023.

Senate Clearinghouse Rule 23-006

Relating to plumbing and plumbing products and affecting small business.

Submitted by the Department of Safety and Professional Services.

hist165739 Report received from Agency, April 25, 2023.

hist166158 Referred to the committee on Housing, Rural Issues and Forestry, May 8, 2023.