Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage

Senate Bill 959

Relating to: operation of all-terrain and utility terrain vehicles, off-highway motorcycles, and snowmobiles and revision of the Department of Transportation highway maintenance manual.

By Senators Marklein, Ballweg, Cowles, James and Testin; cosponsored by Representatives Mursau, Edming, O'Connor, Oldenburg, Schmidt and Tranel.

January 26, 2024         Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage

February 14, 2024       Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Stafsholt; Senators Felzkowski, Tomczyk, Spreitzer and Agard.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Senator Howard Marklein - 17th SD

·      Rob McConnell - WI ATV/UTV Association

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      Patrick VanderSanden - WI County Highway Association

·      Lt. Jacob Holsclaw - WI DNR

Registrations For

·      Represenative  Jeff Mursau - 36th AD

·      Bryan Much - WI Off Highway Motorcycle Association

Registrations Against

·      Robbie Krejci & Rick Ottino - St. Croix Highway Department

Registrations for Information Only

·      Joel Nilsestuen - WI DOT

April 11, 2024             Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

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Sharlene Konkel

Committee Clerk