Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Labor and Government Reform
Senate Bill 536
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
By Senator Nass; cosponsored by Representative Spiros., by request of Department of Workforce Development
January 08, 2016 Referred to Committee on Labor and Government Reform
January 14, 2016 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Nass; Senators Wanggaard, Marklein, Wirch and C. Larson.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Jeff Beiriger - Association Management Services
· Mark Reihl - WI State Council of Carpenters
· Brian Dake - WI Independent Businesses
· Bill Smith - NFIB
· Rep. Christine Sinicki
· Stephanie Bloomingdale - WI AFL-CIO
· Chris Reader - WMC
· James Buchen - WMC
· Steve Mercaltis
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· BJ Dernbach - DWD
Registrations For
· Brian Dake - WI Independent Businesses
· David Weir - Stafford Neal & Soule SC
· Rep. Dana Wachs - 91st Assembly District
· Ronald Kent - WCAC
· Scott Redman
· Theresa Elliott - Sentry Insurance
· Matt Banaszynski - Independent Insurance Agents of WI
· Bill Smith - NFIB
· Mahlon Mitchell - Professional Fire Fighters of WI
· Andy Franken - WI Insurance Alliance
· Rep. Christine Sinicki
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
February 04, 2016 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator Nass; Senators Wanggaard, Marklein, Wirch and C. Larson.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Nass, seconded by Senator Marklein that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (3) Senator Nass; Senators Wanggaard and Marklein.
Noes: (2) Senators Wirch and C. Larson.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
Moved by Senator Nass, seconded by Senator Wanggaard that Senate Bill 536 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (5) Senator Nass; Senators Wanggaard, Marklein, Wirch and C. Larson.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Mike Mikalsen
Committee Clerk
