Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

Stepp, Secretary Cathy

Of Madison, as Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor.

January 07, 2015         Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

January 29, 2015         Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Cowles; Senators Lasee, Olsen, Miller and Wirch.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Cathy Stepp

·      Greg Kazmierski

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Eric Esser - Office of Governor Scott Walker

·      Brad Boycks - WI Builders Association

·      Eric Bott - WI Manufacturers & Commerce

·      Jeff Geitner - WI Bowhunters Association

·      Jordan Lamb - WI Soybean Association

·      Jordan Lamb - WI Pork Assocation

·      Jordan Lamb - WI State Cranberry Growers Association

·      Jordan Lamb - WI Potato & Vegetable Growers Assocation

·      Jordan Lamb - WI Cattlemen's Assocation

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

January 29, 2015         Executive Session Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Cowles; Senators Lasee, Olsen, Miller and Wirch.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Senator Cowles, seconded by Senator Olsen that Stepp, Secretary Cathy be recommended for confirmation.

Ayes:     (3)     Senator Cowles; Senators Lasee and Olsen.

Noes:     (2)     Senators Miller and Wirch.

CONFIRMATION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2

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Ryan Smith

Committee Clerk