Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

Senate Bill 440

Relating to: authorizing the Wisconsin Propane Education and Research Council to levy an assessment.

By Senators Cowles, Olsen, Marklein, Bewley and Feyen; cosponsored by Representatives Swearingen, R. Brooks, Spreitzer, Considine, Mursau, Meyers, Vruwink, E. Brooks, Steffen, Genrich, Shankland and Nygren.

October 09, 2017        Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

October 24, 2017        Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Cowles; Senators Lasee, Olsen, Miller and Hansen.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Senator Robert Cowles - 2nd Senate District

·      Brandon Scholz  - Wisconsin Propane Gas Association

·      Chris Tews - WPGA Dale Gas & Oil Company

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Representative Rob Swearingen - 34th Assembly District

·      Emma Corning - Wisconsin Propane Gas Association

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

January 04, 2018         Executive Session Held

Present:       (4)        Senator Cowles; Senators Olsen, Miller and Hansen.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Senator Cowles, seconded by Senator Hansen that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (4)     Senator Cowles; Senators Olsen, Miller and Hansen.

Noes:     (0)     None.

SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 0

Moved by Senator Cowles, seconded by Senator Miller that Senate Bill 440 be recommended for passage as amended.

Ayes:     (4)     Senator Cowles; Senators Olsen, Miller and Hansen.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 0

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Toni Herkert

Committee Clerk