Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Assembly Bill 856
Relating to: the managed forest land program.
By Representative Mursau.
February 03, 2020 Referred to Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation
February 04, 2020 Public Hearing Held
Present: (11) Representative Mursau; Representatives Krug, Pronschinske, Felzkowski, Swearingen, Edming, Wichgers, Milroy, Spreitzer, Sinicki and Vruwink.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Representative Tusler.
Appearances For
· Jeff Mursau - State Representative - 36th Assembly District
· Richard Wedepohl - WI Alliance of Forest Owners
· Randy Cooper - WI Woodland Owners Association
Appearances Against
· Linda Gardiner - WAAO
Appearances for Information Only
· RJ Wickham - WI DNR
· Katherine Haan - WI DNR
Registrations For
· Henry Schienebeck - Great Lakes Timber Professional Association
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
February 12, 2020 Executive Session Held
Present: (10) Representative Mursau; Representatives Krug, Pronschinske, Felzkowski, Edming, Wichgers, Milroy, Spreitzer, Sinicki and Vruwink.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (2) Representatives Swearingen and Tusler.
Moved by Representative Krug, seconded by Representative Felzkowski that Assembly Amendment 1 be recommended for introduction and adoption.
Ayes: (7) Representative Mursau; Representatives Krug, Felzkowski, Swearingen, Edming, Wichgers and Vruwink.
Noes: (4) Representatives Pronschinske, Milroy, Spreitzer and Sinicki.
ASSEMBLY AMENDMENT 1 INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 7, Noes 4
Moved by Representative Krug, seconded by Representative Felzkowski that Assembly Bill 856 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (7) Representative Mursau; Representatives Krug, Felzkowski, Swearingen, Edming, Wichgers and Vruwink.
Noes: (4) Representatives Pronschinske, Milroy, Spreitzer and Sinicki.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 7, Noes 4
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Cory Bruce
Committee Clerk
