Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Labor and Regulatory Reform

Senate Bill 399

Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law and making an appropriation.

By Senator Nass; cosponsored by Representative Kulp, by request of Department of Workforce Development.

September 06, 2017    Referred to Committee on Labor and Regulatory Reform

October 04, 2017        Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Nass; Senators Wanggaard, Lasee, Wirch and Ringhand.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Michael   Gotzler - Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council

·      Mark Riehl - Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council

·      Scott Manley - WI Manufacturers and Commerce

·      Joe Handrick - Department of Workforce Development

·      Janell Knutson - Department of Workforce Development

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Terry Hayden - WI Pipe Trades Assn.

·      Brian Dake - WI Independent Businesses

·      John Mielke - ABC of WI

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

October 12, 2017        Executive Session Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Nass; Senators Wanggaard, Lasee, Wirch and Ringhand.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Senator Wanggaard, seconded by Senator Nass that Senate Bill 399 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Nass; Senators Wanggaard, Lasee, Wirch and Ringhand.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Mike Mikalsen

Committee Clerk