Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Labor
Assembly Bill 683
Relating to: licensing structure for electricians and electrical apprentices; reciprocal agreements between this state and other states relating to the regulation of electricians, electrical contractors, electrical inspectors, and electrical apprentices; exemptions from licensing and supervisory requirements for electricians; inspections of electrical work within certain facilities; and granting rule-making authority.
By Representative T. Larson; cosponsored by Senator Grothman.
January 29, 2014 Referred to Committee on Labor
February 04, 2014 Public Hearing Held
Present: (9) Representative Knodl; Representatives Kapenga, Nass, Kuglitsch, Kleefisch, Kulp, Sinicki, C. Taylor and Ohnstad.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Chris Reader - WMC
· Christopher Ruditys - Building Owners and Managers Association
· James Carpentier - International Sign Association
· Bob Fahey
· Beata Kalies - Wisconsin Electric Cooperatives
· Roger Ostermann - RLO Sign Inc.
· Brian Sonderman - Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity
· Tom Larson - Representative - 67th Assembly District
· Glenn Grothman - Senator - 20th Senate District
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Tom Larson - Wisconsin Realtors Association
· Tom Larson - NAIOP Wisconsin
· John Mielke - ABC of Wisconsin
· Jeff Beiriger - Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors Association
· Jeff Beiriger - Wisconsin Water Well Association
· Rebecca Hogan - WMC
· Scott Redman - Plumbers Union Local 75
Registrations Against
· Terry Hayden - Wisconsin Pipe Trades Association
· Bill McCoshen - Mechanical Contractors Association of Wisconsin
· Kevin LaMere - Steamfitters Local 601
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
February 13, 2014 Executive Session Held
Present: (9) Representative Knodl; Representatives Kapenga, Nass, Kuglitsch, Kleefisch, Kulp, Sinicki, C. Taylor and Ohnstad.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Representative Ohnstad, seconded by Representative Nass that Assembly Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (9) Representative Knodl; Representatives Kapenga, Nass, Kuglitsch, Kleefisch, Kulp, Sinicki, C. Taylor and Ohnstad.
Noes: (0) None.
ASSEMBLY AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 9, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kuglitsch, seconded by Representative Sinicki that Assembly Amendment 3 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (9) Representative Knodl; Representatives Kapenga, Nass, Kuglitsch, Kleefisch, Kulp, Sinicki, C. Taylor and Ohnstad.
Noes: (0) None.
ASSEMBLY AMENDMENT 3 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 9, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Sinicki, seconded by Representative Nass that Assembly Amendment 4 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (9) Representative Knodl; Representatives Kapenga, Nass, Kuglitsch, Kleefisch, Kulp, Sinicki, C. Taylor and Ohnstad.
Noes: (0) None.
ASSEMBLY AMENDMENT 4 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 9, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Sinicki, seconded by Representative Nass that Assembly Amendment 5 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (9) Representative Knodl; Representatives Kapenga, Nass, Kuglitsch, Kleefisch, Kulp, Sinicki, C. Taylor and Ohnstad.
Noes: (0) None.
ASSEMBLY AMENDMENT 5 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 9, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kulp, seconded by Representative Ohnstad that Assembly Amendment 6 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (9) Representative Knodl; Representatives Kapenga, Nass, Kuglitsch, Kleefisch, Kulp, Sinicki, C. Taylor and Ohnstad.
Noes: (0) None.
ASSEMBLY AMENDMENT 6 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 9, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kulp, seconded by Representative Ohnstad that Assembly Bill 683 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (9) Representative Knodl; Representatives Kapenga, Nass, Kuglitsch, Kleefisch, Kulp, Sinicki, C. Taylor and Ohnstad.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 9, Noes 0
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Mark Austinson
Committee Clerk
