Report of Committees
The joint committee on Finance reported and recommended:
Senate Bill 323
Relating to: exempting personal property from the tax imposed on telephone companies.
Ayes: 11 - Senator Marklein and Representative Born; Senators Stroebel, Felzkowski, Ballweg, Testin and Wimberger; Representatives Katsma, Rodriguez, Kurtz and Dallman.
Noes: 4 - Senators L. Johnson and Roys; Representatives McGuire and Andraca.
Ayes: 11 - Senator Marklein and Representative Born; Senators Stroebel, Felzkowski, Ballweg, Testin and Wimberger; Representatives Katsma, Rodriguez, Kurtz and Dallman.
Noes: 4 - Senators L. Johnson and Roys; Representatives McGuire and Andraca.
Senate Bill 894
Relating to: a technology and innovation hub grant to BioForward, Inc., and making an appropriation.
Ayes: 15 - Senator Marklein and Representative Born; Senators Stroebel, Felzkowski, Ballweg, Testin, Wimberger, L. Johnson and Roys; Representatives Katsma, Rodriguez, Kurtz, Dallman, McGuire and Andraca.
Noes: 0 - None.
HOWARD MARKLEIN
Senate Chairperson
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The committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families reported and recommended:
Senate Bill 875
Relating to: excepting xylazine testing materials from the definition of drug paraphernalia and civil and criminal liability exemptions for distributing and administering xylazine testing products.
Ayes: 5 - Senators James, Cabral-Guevara, Ballweg, L. Johnson and Carpenter.
Noes: 0 - None.
JESSE JAMES
Chairperson
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Petitions and Communications
hist186243Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Representative Myers added as a cosponsor of Senate Bill 828. hist186242Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Representative Myers added as a cosponsor of Senate Bill 843. hist186241Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Representative Myers added as a cosponsor of Senate Bill 865. hist186204Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Representative Madison added as a cosponsor of Senate Bill 875. hist186240Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Representative Dittrich withdrawn as a cosponsor of Senate Bill 958. hist186153Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Representatives Summerfield, Rettinger, Schraa and Tittl added as cosponsors of Senate Bill 970. hist186197Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Representative S. Johnson added as a cosponsor of Senate Bill 981. _____________
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
February 2, 2024
The Honorable, the Senate:
The following bill(s), originating in the Senate, have been approved, signed and deposited in the office of the Secretary of State:
Bill Number Act Number Date Approved
Sincerely,
TONY EVERS
Governor
Pursuant to s. 35.095 (1)(b), Wisconsin Statutes, the following 2023 Act(s) have been published: Act Number Bill Number Publication Date
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State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
February 2, 2024
The Honorable, the Senate:
This letter is to remove the following appointment from consideration for confirmation by the Wisconsin Senate:
hist186159SMITH, WILLIE of Milwaukee, as a Private Sector Representative on the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor. Respectfully Submitted,
TONY EVERS
Governor
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Pursuant to Wis. Stats. 13.172 (2) and (3), attached is the list of agency reports received from executive branch and legislative service agencies for the month of January, 2024.
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development
Authority
2023 Wisconsin State Housing Tax Credit Annual
Report
Pursuant to 234.45 (6), Wis. Stats.
Received on December 29, 2023.
Wonewoc-Center Schools
2022-23 Charter School Authorizer Annual Report
Pursuant to 118.40 (3m)(f), Wis. Stats.
Received on January 2, 2024.
Department of Children and Families
Act 78 Summary Reports
Pursuant to 48.981 (7)(cr)3b, Wis. Stats.
Received on January 3, 2024.
Referred to the committee on Mental Health,
Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and
Families.
Burlington Area School District
2022-23 Charter School Authorizer Annual Report
Pursuant to 118.40 (3m)(f), Wis. Stats.
Received on January 4, 2024.
Department of Financial Institutions
2023 Payday Lending Report
Pursuant to 138.14 (7)(e), Wis. Stats.
Received on January 8, 2024.
Referred to the committee on Financial Institutions
