Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Agriculture, Small Business, and Tourism
Senate Bill 513
Relating to: regulation of establishments where animals are slaughtered or meat is processed, and granting rule-making authority.
By Senators Moulton and Ringhand; cosponsored by Representatives Nerison, Ballweg, E. Brooks, T. Larson, Murtha, A. Ott and Tauchen.
January 06, 2016 Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Small Business, and Tourism
January 13, 2016 Public Hearing Held
Present: (9) Senator Moulton; Senators Tiffany, Harsdorf, Petrowski, LeMahieu, Vinehout, Erpenbach, Hansen and L. Taylor.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Terry Moulton - 23rd Senate District
· Representative Lee Nerison - 96th Assembly District
· Steve Ingham - Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Comsumer Protection
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Nick George - Midwest Food Processors Association
· Karen Gefvert - Wisconsin Farm Bureau
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
January 13, 2016 Executive Session Held
Present: (9) Senator Moulton; Senators Tiffany, Harsdorf, Petrowski, LeMahieu, Vinehout, Erpenbach, Hansen and L. Taylor.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Moulton, seconded by Senator Vinehout that Senate Bill 513 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (9) Senator Moulton; Senators Tiffany, Harsdorf, Petrowski, LeMahieu, Vinehout, Erpenbach, Hansen and L. Taylor.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 9, Noes 0
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Scott Nelson
Committee Clerk