Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Sporting Heritage, Small Business and Rural Issues

Senate Bill 176

Relating to: the disability rating at which veterans qualify for certain hunting and fishing authorizations and exemptions from state park and trail admission fees.

By Senators Jacque, Bradley, Bewley and L. Taylor; cosponsored by Representatives Thiesfeldt, Armstrong, Baldeh, Brooks, Horlacher, Krug, Kuglitsch, Magnafici, Moses, Ortiz-Velez, Rozar, Sinicki and Wichgers.

March 03, 2021           Referred to Committee on Sporting Heritage, Small Business and Rural Issues

May 12, 2021              Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Stafsholt; Senators Petrowski, Jagler, Smith and Wirch.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Al Labelle - DAV Disabled Americans Veterans

·      Senator Andre Jacque - 1st Senate District

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      Policy analyst Scott Loomans - Wdnr

Registrations For

·      George Meyer - Wisconsin Wildlife Federation

·      Rep Jeremy Thiesfeldt

·      Representative Jeremy Thiesfeldt

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

June 17, 2021              Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot

Present:       (5)        Senator Stafsholt; Senators Petrowski, Jagler, Smith and Wirch.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by  that Senate Bill 176 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Stafsholt; Senators Petrowski, Jagler, Smith and Wirch.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Shelby Schmudlach

Committee Clerk