Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Public Benefits, Licensing and State-Federal Relations
Senate Bill 546
Relating to: the practice of physical therapy students and physical therapist assistant students and granting rule-making authority.
By Senators Testin, Nass, Schachtner and Kooyenga; cosponsored by Representatives VanderMeer, Magnafici, Bowen, Horlacher, Krug, Kulp, Mursau, Petryk, Skowronski, Tusler, Wichgers and Edming.
October 31, 2019 Referred to Committee on Public Benefits, Licensing and State-Federal Relations
November 20, 2019 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Kapenga; Senators Craig, LeMahieu, Johnson and Hansen.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Emily Kastner
· Amber Orlikowski - Self
· Dennis Kaster - Wisconsin physical therapy association
· Rep Nancy VanderMeer
· Shari Berry - Self
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Christine Lee
· Justin Nedvidek
· Senator Patrick Testin - 24th Senate District
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
January 15, 2020 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator Kapenga; Senators Craig, LeMahieu, Johnson and Hansen.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Hansen, seconded by Senator Craig that Senate Bill 546 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (5) Senator Kapenga; Senators Craig, LeMahieu, Johnson and Hansen.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Jeff Sherman
Committee Clerk
