Report of Committees
The committee on Government Operations reported and recommended:
BLUMENFELD, KATHY K., of Verona, as Secretary of the Department of Administration, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Stroebel, Bradley, Feyen, Roys and Agard.
Noes: 0 - None.
ENGLE, GREG, of Madison, as Administrator of the Wisconsin Emergency Management, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Stroebel, Bradley, Feyen, Roys and Agard.
Noes: 0 - None.
DUEY STROEBEL
Chairperson
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The committee on Health reported and recommended:
CLARKE, DR. CALLISIA, of Milwaukee, as a Medical Doctor Representative on the Medical Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2024.
Ayes: 6 - Senators Cabral-Guevara, Testin, Felzkowski, Jacque, Carpenter and L. Johnson.
Noes: 0 - None.
LERMA, CARMEN, of Milwaukee, as a Public Member on the Medical Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2024.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Cabral-Guevara, Testin, Felzkowski, Carpenter and L. Johnson.
Noes: 1 - Senator Jacque.
LEUTHNER, STEVEN R., of Whitefish Bay, as a Medical Doctor Representative on the Medical Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2027.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Cabral-Guevara, Testin, Felzkowski, Carpenter and L. Johnson.
Noes: 1 - Senator Jacque.
MARTIN, CYNTHIA, of Pulaski, as a Physician Assistant Representative on the Physician Assistant Affiliated Credentialing Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2027.
Ayes: 6 - Senators Cabral-Guevara, Testin, Felzkowski, Jacque, Carpenter and L. Johnson.
Noes: 0 - None.
SALDIVAR FRIAS, CHRISTIAN, of Milwaukee, as a Public Member on the Board of Nursing, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2023.
Ayes: 6 - Senators Cabral-Guevara, Testin, Felzkowski, Jacque, Carpenter and L. Johnson.
Noes: 0 - None.
Senate Bill 526
Relating to: adding rural emergency medical services providers to the Emergency Medical Services Board.
Ayes: 6 - Senators Cabral-Guevara, Testin, Felzkowski, Jacque, Carpenter and L. Johnson.
Noes: 0 - None.
Senate Bill 671
Relating to: student qualification for employment as a nurse aide.
Ayes: 6 - Senators Cabral-Guevara, Testin, Felzkowski, Jacque, Carpenter and L. Johnson.
Noes: 0 - None.
Senate Bill 672
Relating to: value-based purchasing arrangements under the Medical Assistance program.
Ayes: 6 - Senators Cabral-Guevara, Testin, Felzkowski, Jacque, Carpenter and L. Johnson.
Noes: 0 - None.
Senate Bill 689
Relating to: licensure of dental therapists; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from rule-making procedures; and granting rule-making authority.
Ayes: 6 - Senators Cabral-Guevara, Testin, Felzkowski, Jacque, Carpenter and L. Johnson.
Noes: 0 - None.
Senate Bill 692
Relating to: ratification of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.
Ayes: 6 - Senators Cabral-Guevara, Testin, Felzkowski, Jacque, Carpenter and L. Johnson.
Noes: 0 - None.
Senate Bill 706
Relating to: scholarships for Marquette University School of Dentistry students who practice in dental health shortage areas.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Cabral-Guevara, Testin, Felzkowski, Carpenter and L. Johnson.
Noes: 1 - Senator Jacque.
Senate Bill 728
Relating to: license fee exemptions for a dog that is a service animal.
Ayes: 6 - Senators Cabral-Guevara, Testin, Felzkowski, Jacque, Carpenter and L. Johnson.
Noes: 0 - None.
RACHAEL CABRAL-GUEVARA
Chairperson
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Petitions and Communications
hist181447Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Roys added as a cosponsor of Assembly Bill 551. hist181406Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Representative Callahan withdrawn as a cosponsor of Senate Bill 484. hist181446Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Senator Roys added as a coauthor of Senate Bill 571.
