Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Government Operations and Consumer Protection
Senate Bill 698
Relating to: duties and powers of the Department of Safety and Professional Services concerning certain credentialing and occupational licensing functions; mandatory meeting requirements for various boards and councils; membership and rules procedures of certain boards; discipline and examination and other licensure requirements for certain professionals; plumbing and fire protection systems and swimming pool plan review; requiring the exercise of rule-making authority; making appropriations; and providing penalties.
By Senator Stroebel; cosponsored by Representative Vorpagel.
February 02, 2016 Referred to Committee on Government Operations and Consumer Protection
February 04, 2016 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Stroebel; Senators LeMahieu, Kapenga, Harris Dodd and Wirch.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Jeff Weigand - Department of Safety and Professional Services
· Robert Schlaeger - Department of Safety and Professional Services
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· Bob Dupont - Alliance for Regulatory Coordination
Registrations For
· Duey Stroebel - 20th Senate District
Registrations Against
· Marty King - Wisconsin Fire Protection Coalition
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
February 10, 2016 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator Stroebel; Senators LeMahieu, Kapenga, Harris Dodd and Wirch.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Stroebel, seconded by Senator LeMahieu that Senate Bill 698 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (5) Senator Stroebel; Senators LeMahieu, Kapenga, Harris Dodd and Wirch.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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John Soper
Committee Clerk