Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Revenue, Financial Institutions, and Rural Issues
Senate Bill 438
Relating to: the location of operations of a collection agency and persons employed by a collection agency.
By Senators LeMahieu, Lasee, Moulton, Nass, Stroebel and Wanggaard; cosponsored by Representatives Nerison, Allen, Ballweg, E. Brooks, Doyle, Horlacher, Jacque, Kahl, Katsma, Knodl, Kooyenga, Kremer, Murphy, Ripp, Steffen, Tittl and Vorpagel.
December 07, 2015 Referred to Committee on Revenue, Financial Institutions, and Rural Issues
December 15, 2015 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Marklein; Senators Tiffany, Lassa, Ringhand and Stroebel.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator Devin LeMahieu - 9th Senate District
· Rep Lee Nerison - 96th Assembly District
· Michelle Kussow - WI Collectors Association
· Marc Soderbloom - State Collection Service
Appearances Against
· Sarah Orr - UW Law School Consumer Law Litigation Clinic
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Kenlyn Gratz - Americallect
Registrations Against
· Vicky Selkowe - Legal Action of WI
· Rep. Gordon Hintz - 54th Assembly District
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
January 13, 2016 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator Marklein; Senators Tiffany, Lassa, Ringhand and Stroebel.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Tiffany, seconded by Senator Ringhand that Senate Bill 438 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (5) Senator Marklein; Senators Tiffany, Lassa, Ringhand and Stroebel.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Scott Coenen
Committee Clerk
