Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Senate Bill 251
Relating to: exception from local levy limits for political subdivisions receiving certain utility aid payments.
By Senator Wanggaard; cosponsored by Representatives Kerkman, Snyder and Spiros.
May 30, 2019 Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
June 12, 2019 Public Hearing Held
Present: (3) Senator Cowles; Senators Miller and Hansen.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (2) Senators Olsen and Marklein.
Appearances For
· Senator Van Wanggaard - 21st Senate District
· Representative Samantha Kerkman - 61st Assembly District
· Thomas Shircel - Village of Pleasant Prairie
· Kathy Goessl - Village of Pleasant Prairie
· Gary Olsen - Village of Rathschild
· Jolene Plautz - Wisconsin utility Tax Association
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Erik Kanter - EDP Renewable
· Alice O'Conner - Wisconsin Counties Utility Tax Association
· Curt Witynski - League of Wisconsin Municipalities
· Jim Boullion - RENEW Wisconsin
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
June 20, 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 Marklein that Senate Bill 251 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (5) Senator Cowles; Senators Olsen, Marklein, Miller and Hansen.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Toni Herkert
Committee Clerk
