Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

Senate Bill 137

Relating to: nitrate testing pilot program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

By Senators Testin, Cowles, Marklein and Olsen; cosponsored by Representatives Kurtz, Krug, Brandtjen, Kitchens, Kulp, Murphy, Plumer, Quinn, Skowronski, Thiesfeldt, Zimmerman and Tusler.

March 28, 2019           Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

April 23, 2019             Public Hearing Held

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

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Senator Patrick Testin - 24th Senate District

·      Represetative Tony Kurtz - 50th Assembly District

·      Chris Steddick - Culligan of West Bend

·      Christopher Richtor - Water Doctor

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Senator Robert Cowles - 2nd Senate District

·      Kyle Christianson - Wisconsin Counties Association

·      Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association

·      Chad Zuleger - Dairy Business Association

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

May 30, 2019              Executive Session Held

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

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Senator Cowles, seconded by Senator Olsen that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for introduction and adoption.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Cowles; Senators Olsen, Marklein, Miller and Hansen.

Noes:     (0)     None.

SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

Moved by Senator Cowles, seconded by Senator Olsen that Senate Bill 137 be recommended for passage as amended.

Ayes:     (3)     Senator Cowles; Senators Olsen and Marklein.

Noes:     (2)     Senators Miller and Hansen.

PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2

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Toni Herkert

Committee Clerk