Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Agriculture and Tourism
Romanski, Secretary Randy
Of Monona, as Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
January 19, 2023�������� Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Tourism
March 15, 2023���������� Public Hearing Held
Present:������ (9)������� Senator Ballweg; Senators Tomczyk, Marklein, Testin, Quinn, Pfaff, Smith, Spreitzer and Hesselbein.
Absent:������ (0)������� None.
Excused:���� (0)������� None.
Appearances For
������ Doug Rebout
������ Secretary Randy Romanski - Himself
������ Rebekah Sweeney - WCMA
Appearances Against
������ None.
Appearances for Information Only
������ None.
Registrations For
������ Jennifer Wickman - Cooperative Network
������ Zach Madden - Office Of The Governor
������ Tom Bressner - WI Agri Business Assn 2801 International Ln Madison, WI� 54707
������ Jason Mugnaini - Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
������ Bob Welch - Wisconsin Corn Growers
������ Matt Krueger - WI Land and Water Conservation Assn
������ Bob Welch - Wisconsin Bear Hunters
������ Director of Government Affairs Chad Zuleger - Dairy Business Association
������ Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association
������ Bob Welch - Wisconsin BioFuels Assoc.
������ L Bob Welch - Local 139 Operating Engineers
������ Bob Welch - Wisconsin Biomass Energy Coalition
������ Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association
������ Bob Welch - Wisconsin Biomedical Research Coalition
������ Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin Pork Association
������ Senator Tim CARPENTER - 3rd Senate District
������ Michelle Kussow - Wisconsin Association Of Meat Processors
������ Mike Semman
������ Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin Cattlemens Association
������ Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin Soybean Association
������ Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin Association Of Professional Agricultural Consultants
������ Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin Farm Credit Services
������ Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association
������ Jason Culotta - Midwest Food Products Association
������ Susan Quam - Wisconsin Restaurant Association
������ Dan Papineau - TruGreen
������ Executive Director Mark LaBarbera - Wisconsin Wildlife Federation
������ Jordan Lamb - Feeding Wisconsin
Registrations Against
������ None.
Registrations for Information Only
������ None.
April 10, 2023������������ Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present:������ (9)������� Senator Ballweg; Senators Tomczyk, Marklein, Testin, Quinn, Pfaff, Smith, Spreitzer and Hesselbein.
Absent:������ (0)������� None.
Excused:���� (0)������� None.
Moved by� that Romanski, Secretary Randy be recommended for confirmation.
Ayes:���� (9)���� Senator Ballweg; Senators Tomczyk, Marklein, Testin, Quinn, Pfaff, Smith, Spreitzer and Hesselbein.
Noes:���� (0)���� None.
CONFIRMATION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 9, Noes 0
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David Specht-Boardman
Committee Clerk
