Record of Committee Proceedings
Joint Committee on Finance
Senate Bill 665
Relating to: aids to individuals and organizations related to the arts and making an appropriation.
By Senators Harsdorf, Bewley, Gudex and Lassa; cosponsored by Representatives Ballweg, Milroy, Murphy, Allen, Ohnstad, Zepnick, Berceau, Considine, Spreitzer, Sinicki, C. Taylor and Mason.
February 01, 2016 Referred to Joint Committee on Finance
February 10, 2016 Public Hearing Held
Present: (16) Senator Darling; Representative Nygren; Senators Olsen, Harsdorf, Vukmir, Tiffany, Marklein, L. Taylor and Erpenbach; Representatives Kooyenga, Loudenbeck, Knudson, Schraa, Czaja, C. Taylor and Hintz.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator Sheila Harsdorf
· Rep. Joan Ballweg
· George Tzougras - Wisconsin Arts Board
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Anne Katz - Arts Wisconsin
· Chet Gerlach - Assn of WI Tourism Attractions
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
February 10, 2016 Executive Session Held
Present: (16) Senator Darling; Representative Nygren; Senators Olsen, Harsdorf, Vukmir, Tiffany, Marklein, L. Taylor and Erpenbach; Representatives Kooyenga, Loudenbeck, Knudson, Schraa, Czaja, C. Taylor and Hintz.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Harsdorf, seconded by Senator Darling that Senate Bill 665 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (15) Senator Darling; Representative Nygren; Senators Olsen, Harsdorf, Vukmir, Tiffany, Marklein and L. Taylor; Representatives Kooyenga, Loudenbeck, Knudson, Schraa, Czaja, C. Taylor and Hintz.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 0
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Joe Malkasian
Committee Clerk
