Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Agriculture and Tourism
Senate Bill 810
Relating to: grants awarded by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for the purpose of attracting opportunities and events to Wisconsin.
By Senators Ballweg, Bradley, Carpenter, Feyen, Marklein, Spreitzer and Testin; cosponsored by Representatives Dallman, Kurtz, C. Anderson, Dittrich, Kitchens, Krug, Mursau, Novak, O'Connor, Penterman, Plumer, Schraa, Stubbs and Swearingen.
December 12, 2023���� Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Tourism
January 10, 2024�������� Public Hearing Held
Present:������ (8)������� Senator Ballweg; Senators Tomczyk, Marklein, Testin, Quinn, Pfaff, Smith and Spreitzer.
Absent:������ (0)������� None.
Excused:���� (0)������� None.
Appearances For
������ Vp of communications Claire Koenig - Visit Milwaukee
������ Mr Bob Cook - Milwaukee bucks
������ Senator Joan Ballweg - 14 Senate District
������ Rep Alex Dallman
������ Bill Elliott - WI Hotel & Lodging Association
Appearances Against
������ None.
Appearances for Information Only
������ None.
Registrations For
������ Eric Knight - Association of Wisconsin Tourism attractions
������ State director Bill Smith - National Federation of Independent Business
������ EVP Susan Quam - Wisconsin Restaurant Association
������ Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin Dells Visitors And Convention Bureau
������ Catherine McDermott - Destinations Wisconsin
Registrations Against
������ None.
Registrations for Information Only
������ None.
January 11, 2024�������� Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present:������ (8)������� Senator Ballweg; Senators Tomczyk, Marklein, Testin, Quinn, Pfaff, Smith and Spreitzer.
Absent:������ (0)������� None.
Excused:���� (0)������� None.
Moved by� that Senate Bill 810 be recommended for passage.
Ayes:���� (8)���� Senator Ballweg; Senators Tomczyk, Marklein, Testin, Quinn, Pfaff, Smith and Spreitzer.
Noes:���� (0)���� None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 8, Noes 0
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David Specht-Boardman
Committee Clerk
