Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges
Senate Bill 271
Relating to: a commercial driver training grant program and making an appropriation.
By Senators Wimberger and Cabral-Guevara; cosponsored by Representatives Pronschinske, Binsfeld, Brandtjen, Callahan, Edming, Green, Magnafici, Mursau, O'Connor, Oldenburg, Petryk, Summerfield and VanderMeer.
May 08, 2023 Referred to Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges
September 27, 2023 Public Hearing Held
Present: (3) Senator Feyen; Senators Cowles and Pfaff.
Absent: (2) Senators Knodl and Taylor.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Connor Kaeb - GROWMARK
· Tim Fiocchi - Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
· Senator Eric Wimberger - 30th Senate District
· Dan Johnson - Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association
· Director of Tax, Transportation, and Legal Affairs Evan Umpir - Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
· Baltazar De Anda Santana - Latino Academy for Workforce Development
· Jeff Lemirande - Lycon Inc.
· Mark Hoffmann - WI Corn Growers Association
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Patrick Vander Sanden - WI County Highway Assoc.
· Jennifer Wickman - Cooperative Network
· Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin Cattlemens Association
· Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin Pork Association
· Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin Soybean Association
· Vice President of Operations Tim Clay - Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association
· Tom Bressner - WI Agri Business Assn
· Chad Zuleger - Dairy Business Assn.
· President Brian Dake - Wisconsin Independent Businesses
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· Deputy Legislative Liaison Katie Jaeger - WI DWD
October 11, 2023 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator Feyen; Senators Stafsholt, Cowles, Knodl and Pfaff.
Absent: (1) Senator Taylor.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Stafsholt, seconded by Senator Cowles that Senate Substitute Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senator Feyen; Senators Stafsholt, Cowles, Knodl and Pfaff.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Cowles, seconded by Senator Stafsholt that Senate Bill 271 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (5) Senator Feyen; Senators Stafsholt, Cowles, Knodl and Pfaff.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Tim Lakin
Committee Clerk
