Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Sporting Heritage, Mining, and Forestry
Senate Bill 493
Relating to: regulation of aquaculture and fish farms.
By Senators Tiffany and Gudex; cosponsored by Representatives Czaja, Horlacher, Murphy, Jarchow, T. Larson and Brandtjen.
January 04, 2016 Referred to Committee on Sporting Heritage, Mining, and Forestry
January 05, 2016 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Tiffany; Senators Roth, Moulton, Wirch and Vinehout.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator Tom Tiffany - 12th Senate District
· Representative Mary Czaja - 35th Assembly District
· Buck Sweeney - Wisconsin Aquaculture Association
· Mike Hahn - Wisconsin Aquaculture Association
· Tim Winkle - Silvermoon Springs
· Peter Fritsch - Rushing Waters Fisheries
· Ron Johnson
· Tim Gollon - Gollon Bait & Fish Farm
· Dave Gollon - Gollon Bait & Fish Farm
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· Pam Biersach - Wisconsin DNR
· Susan Sylvester - Wisconsin DNR
Registrations For
· Jim Augustyn
· Pete Hansen - WI Restaurant Association
· Brandon Scholz - WI Grocers Association
Registrations Against
· George Meyer - Wisconsin Wildlife Federation
· Erin O'Brien - Wisconsin Wetlands Association
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
January 14, 2016 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator Tiffany; Senators Roth, Moulton, Wirch and Vinehout.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Vinehout, seconded by Senator Roth that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senator Tiffany; Senators Roth, Moulton, Wirch and Vinehout.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Roth, seconded by Senator Moulton that Senate Bill 493 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (3) Senator Tiffany; Senators Roth and Moulton.
Noes: (2) Senators Wirch and Vinehout.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
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Mitchel Ohly
Committee Clerk
