Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Judiciary and Labor
Senate Bill 545
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 Senator Grothman; cosponsored by Representative T. Larson.
February 03, 2014 Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Labor
February 04, 2014 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Grothman; Senators Vukmir, Farrow, Risser and Harris.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Glenn Grothman - Wisconsin State Senate - 20th Senate District
· Tom Larson - State Assembly
· Chris Reader - WMC
· Christopher Ruditys - BOMA, IREM, IFMA, WSA, AOMA
· James Carpenter - Coalition Associations
· Bob Fahey - self
· Beata Kalies - Wisconsin Electric Coop/ Cooperative Network
· Roger Ostermann - RLO Sign Inc.
· Brian Sonderman - Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity
· Scott REdman - Plumbers Union Local 75
· Bill McCoshen - Mechanical Contractors Assn of WI
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Rebecca Hogan - WMC
· Jeff Beiriger - Wisconsin Water Works Association
· Jeff Beiriger - Plumbing, heating and cooling contractors Assn
· John Mielke - ABC of WI
· Tom Larson - WI Realtors Assn.
· Tom Larson - NAIOP-WI
Registrations Against
· Kevin LaMere - Steamfitters Local 601
· Terry Hayden - WI Pipe Trades Assn
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
February 14, 2014 Executive Session Held
Present: (4) Senator Grothman; Senators Vukmir, Farrow and Risser.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Senator Harris.
Moved by Senator Grothman, seconded by Senator Farrow that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senator Grothman; Senators Vukmir, Farrow and Risser.
Noes: (0) None.
Absent: (1) Senator Harris.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Grothman, seconded by Senator Vukmir that Senate Amendment 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senator Grothman; Senators Vukmir, Farrow and Risser.
Noes: (0) None.
Absent: (1) Senator Harris.
SENATE AMENDMENT 2 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Grothman, seconded by Senator Farrow that Senate Amendment 3 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senator Grothman; Senators Vukmir, Farrow and Risser.
Noes: (0) None.
Absent: (1) Senator Harris.
SENATE AMENDMENT 3 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Grothman, seconded by Senator Vukmir that Senate Amendment 4 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senator Grothman; Senators Vukmir, Farrow and Risser.
Noes: (0) None.
Absent: (1) Senator Harris.
SENATE AMENDMENT 4 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Grothman, seconded by Senator Vukmir that Senate Amendment 5 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senator Grothman; Senators Vukmir, Farrow and Risser.
Noes: (0) None.
Absent: (1) Senator Harris.
SENATE AMENDMENT 5 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Grothman, seconded by Senator Farrow that Senate Bill 545 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (4) Senator Grothman; Senators Vukmir, Farrow and Risser.
Noes: (0) None.
Absent: (1) Senator Harris.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 0
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Adam Gibbs
Committee Clerk
