Senate Bills 1014 and 1015 were introduced without circulation seeking cosponsorship, and brought up for a hearing and executive action within less than a week.
The situation that these bills attempt to address is of grave concern to residents of the Chippewa Valley region, and to residents all across the state. That is why I believe it is important to bring all parties together in order to seek solutions that will support hospitals in this region and throughout Wisconsin.
Discussions to address this issue through legislation should include Senator Smith who represents the impacted area. Senator Smith has proposed amendments to these bills that he believes will make these bills stronger and better able to address the situation at hand by incorporating the Department of Health Services’ recommendations.
I am disappointed that the committee was not able to accommodate his request to have those amendments considered in committee today. If the Senate Committee on Health and the legislation’s authors are interested in removing politics from this unfortunate situation in order to create effective solutions, they will make sure to engage Senator Smith and seek his input regarding this legislation.
Sincerely,
TIM CARPENTER
Senator – 3rd District
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The committee on Transportation and Local Government reported and recommended:
Assembly Bill 569
Relating to: the location and operation of driver schools.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Tomczyk, Cowles, Hutton, Carpenter and Pfaff.
Noes: 0 - None.
Assembly Bill 669
Relating to: a liability exemption for motor vehicle sellers after sale.
Ayes: 3 - Senators Tomczyk, Cowles and Hutton.
Noes: 2 - Senators Carpenter and Pfaff.
Senate Bill 521
Relating to: identification of the Mount Horeb Veterans Memorial on state highway maps.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Tomczyk, Cowles, Hutton, Carpenter and Pfaff.
Noes: 0 - None.
Senate Bill 525
Relating to: tinting windows on government-owned vehicles.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Tomczyk, Cowles, Hutton, Carpenter and Pfaff.
Noes: 0 - None.
Senate Bill 539
Relating to: county assistance to certain nonprofit organizations.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Tomczyk, Cowles, Hutton, Carpenter and Pfaff.
Noes: 0 - None.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Tomczyk, Cowles, Hutton, Carpenter and Pfaff.
Noes: 0 - None.
Senate Bill 617
Relating to: indicia of registration for electric vehicles.
Ayes: 3 - Senators Tomczyk, Cowles and Hutton.
Noes: 2 - Senators Carpenter and Pfaff.
Senate Bill 624
Relating to: method for establishing proof of financial responsibility for municipal solid waste facilities; payments for closure, long-term care, and corrective action costs for certain solid or hazardous waste facilities; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; granting rule-making authority; and making an appropriation.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Tomczyk, Cowles, Hutton, Carpenter and Pfaff.
Noes: 0 - None.
Senate Bill 625
Relating to: town clerk and treasurer appointments, publication requirements for proposed budget summary and notice of public hearing, and discontinuance of highways.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Tomczyk, Cowles, Hutton, Carpenter and Pfaff.
Noes: 0 - None.
Senate Bill 654
Relating to: modifying administrative rules of the Department of Transportation relating to applications for vehicle titles by nonresident insurance carriers.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Tomczyk, Cowles, Hutton, Carpenter and Pfaff.
Noes: 0 - None.
Senate Bill 826
Relating to: town withdrawals from county zoning and the effect of a jurisdiction change on zoning provisions.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Tomczyk, Cowles, Hutton, Carpenter and Pfaff.
Noes: 0 - None.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Tomczyk, Cowles, Hutton, Carpenter and Pfaff.
Noes: 0 - None.
Senate Bill 916
Relating to: requiring local governments to designate an individual for consultation required under a federal program regarding refugee resettlement and assistance.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Tomczyk, Cowles, Hutton, Carpenter and Pfaff.
Noes: 0 - None.
Ayes: 3 - Senators Tomczyk, Cowles and Hutton.
Noes: 2 - Senators Carpenter and Pfaff.
Senate Bill 964
Relating to: authorizing physical therapists to make certifications for acquiring disabled parking plates and cards.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Tomczyk, Cowles, Hutton, Carpenter and Pfaff.
Noes: 0 - None.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Tomczyk, Cowles, Hutton, Carpenter and Pfaff.
Noes: 0 - None.
CORY TOMCZYK
Chairperson
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Petitions and Communications
hist189550Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Representative Subeck added as a coauthor of Assembly Joint Resolution 115. hist189551Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Representative Tranel added as a cosponsor of Senate Bill 71. hist189552Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Representative Tranel added as a cosponsor of Senate Bill 856. hist189421Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Representatives Conley, Madison, Palmeri and Subeck withdrawn as cosponsors of Senate Bill 968.
