Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Agriculture, Small Business, and Tourism
Senate Bill 512
Relating to: dairy plant and food processing plant licensing requirements and granting rule-making authority.
By Senators Moulton and Marklein; cosponsored by Representatives Nerison, E. Brooks, Ballweg, Hutton, T. Larson, Murphy, 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
· Brian Dake - Wisconsin Independent Businesses
· John Umhoefer - Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association
· 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 512 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
