Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Sporting Heritage, Mining, and Forestry
Senate Bill 542
Relating to: the date on which the annual open season for hunting and trapping wolves begins.
By Senators Tiffany, Marklein and Moulton; cosponsored by Representatives A. Ott, Danou, Horlacher, Kremer, Kulp, Brandtjen, T. Larson, E. Brooks, Nygren, Tauchen, Macco, Schraa, Milroy, Edming, Mursau, Quinn, Ripp, Kleefisch and Swearingen.
January 08, 2016 Referred to Committee on Sporting Heritage, Mining, and Forestry
February 02, 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 Al Ott - 3rd Assembly District
· Scott Zimmerman - WI Trappers Association
· George Meyer - Wisconsin Wildlife Federation
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Jordan Lamb - WI Cattlemen's Association
· Harold Drake - Dodge County Sporting Conservation Alliance
· Rob Richard - Farm Bureau
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
February 09, 2016 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator Tiffany; Senators Roth, Moulton, Wirch and Vinehout.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Wirch, seconded by Senator Roth that Senate Bill 542 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (5) Senator Tiffany; Senators Roth, Moulton, Wirch and Vinehout.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Mitchel Ohly
Committee Clerk