Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Public Benefits, Licensing and State-Federal Relations
Senate Bill 156
Relating to: retired credential status for certain professionals holding credentials granted by the Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, and Professional Land Surveyors; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
By Senators Kooyenga, Marklein and Jacque; cosponsored by Representatives Kulp, Tusler, Anderson, Thiesfeldt, Spiros, Skowronski and Brooks.
April 04, 2019 Referred to Committee on Public Benefits, Licensing and State-Federal Relations
April 16, 2019 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Kapenga; Senators Craig, LeMahieu, Johnson and Hansen.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Glen Schwalbach - Wis Society of Professional Engineers
· Architect AJ Gersich - Licensing Board
· Senator Dale Kooyenga - 5th Senate District
· Michael Eberle - Self
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· Francis Thousand - Wisconsin Society of Land Surveyors
Registrations For
· William Babcock - Wisconsin Society of Architects
· Representative Bob Kulp - 69th Assembly District
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
May 22, 2019 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator Kapenga; Senators Craig, LeMahieu, Johnson and Hansen.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator LeMahieu, seconded by Senator Craig that Senate Substitute Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senator Kapenga; Senators Craig, LeMahieu, Johnson and Hansen.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Moved by Senator LeMahieu, seconded by Senator Craig that Senate Bill 156 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (5) Senator Kapenga; Senators Craig, LeMahieu, Johnson and Hansen.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Jeff Sherman
Committee Clerk
