Record of Committee Proceedings
Joint Committee on Finance
Assembly Bill 901
Relating to: aids to individuals and organizations related to the arts and making an appropriation.
By Representatives Ballweg, Milroy, Murphy, Allen, Ohnstad, Zepnick, Berceau, Considine, Spreitzer, Sinicki, C. Taylor and Mason; cosponsored by Senators Harsdorf, Bewley and Gudex.
February 09, 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 Assembly Bill 901 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
