Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Economic Development and Local Government

Senate Bill 274

Relating to: funding and position authority for vocational rehabilitation services and making an appropriation.

By Senators Shilling, L. Taylor, Lassa, Wirch, Harris, Hansen, C. Larson, Lehman, Carpenter, Vinehout, Jauch, T. Cullen, Risser and Erpenbach; cosponsored by Representatives Shankland, Bernard Schaber, Kaufert, Sargent, Milroy, C. Taylor, Berceau, Billings, Kolste, Ohnstad, Barca, Pasch, Zepnick, Richards, Hulsey, Genrich, Doyle, Mason, Hebl, Sinicki, Riemer, Goyke, Danou, Ringhand, Kahl, Jorgensen and Wright.

October 09, 02013      Referred to Committee on Economic Development and Local Government

October 10, 2013        Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Gudex; Senators Petrowski, Leibham, Lassa and L. Taylor.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Senator Jennifer Shilling - State Senate

·      Rep. Katrina Shankland - State Assembly

·      Mike Greco - DWD

·      Johnathon Barry - DWD

·      Cathy Stefke - Disabilty Rights Wisconsin

·      Jenny Neugart

·      Cindy Bentley - People First Wisconsin

·      Beth Swedeen - Board for people with Developmental Disabilites

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Morna Foy - WI Technical Colleges

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

October 11, 2013        Executive Session Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Gudex; Senators Petrowski, Leibham, Lassa and L. Taylor.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Senator Petrowski, seconded by Senator Lassa that Senate Bill 274 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Gudex; Senators Petrowski, Leibham, Lassa and L. Taylor.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Tim Lakin

Committee Clerk