Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Environment and Forestry
Assembly Bill 416
Relating to: a higher wild animal protection surcharge for the unlawful taking of deer.
By Representatives Edming, Krug, Kulp, Mursau, Quinn, Ripp, Swearingen, Tittl and Tusler; cosponsored by Senators Petrowski, Marklein, Olsen, Risser and Wanggaard.
June 29, 2017 Referred to Committee on Environment and Forestry
October 03, 2017 Public Hearing Held
Present: (9) Representative Mursau; Representatives Krug, Pronschinske, Kitchens, Swearingen, Edming, Mason, Hebl and Anderson.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (3) Representatives Wichgers, Tusler and Milroy.
Appearances For
· James Edming - State Representative 87th Assembly District
· Jennifer Giegerich - WI League of Conservation Voters
· Dale Maas - WI Conservation Congress
· George Meyer - WI Wildlife Federation
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Bob Welch - White Tails of WI
· Jerry Petrowski - State Senator - 29th Senate District
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
October 19, 2017 Executive Session Held
Present: (8) Representative Mursau; Representatives Krug, Pronschinske, Kitchens, Swearingen, Edming, Wichgers and Mason.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (4) Representatives Tusler, Hebl, Milroy and Anderson.
Moved by Representative Edming, seconded by Representative Pronschinske that Assembly Bill 416 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (8) Representative Mursau; Representatives Krug, Pronschinske, Kitchens, Swearingen, Edming, Wichgers and Mason.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 8, Noes 0
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Cory Bruce
Committee Clerk