Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Ways and Means
Assembly Bill 576
Relating to: objecting to property tax assessments.
By Representative Nygren; cosponsored by Senator Darling.
December 18, 2013 Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
January 23, 2014 Public Hearing Held
Present: (11) Representative Marklein; Representatives Kerkman, Ripp, Spiros, Kestell, Kulp, Skowronski, Riemer, Hulsey, Barnes and Genrich.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· John Nygren - State Representative - Wisconsin State Assembly
· Jennifer Western - Department of Revenue
· Pete Christianson - General Electric Company
· Matt Phillips - Alliance of Wisconsin Retailers
Appearances Against
· Jolene Plautz - Wisconsin Towns Association
· Jolene Plautz - Wisconsin Assessing Officials
· Rocco Vita - Wisconsin Association of Assessing Officers
· Jon Palm - Indianhead Assessors Association
· Jack Owen - Indianhead Association of Assessment Officers
· Mark Hanson - Wisconsin Assessors Organization
Appearances for Information Only
· Jennifer Western - Department of Revenue
· Jennifer Gonda - City of Milwaukee
Registrations For
· Matt Phillips - Alliance of Wisconsin Retailers
· Chris Peterson - Target
· Alberta Darling - State Senator - Wisconsin State Senate
Registrations Against
· Curt Witynstei - League of Wisconsin Municipalities
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
February 06, 2014 Executive Session Held
Present: (10) Representative Marklein; Representatives Kerkman, Spiros, Kestell, Kulp, Skowronski, Riemer, Hulsey, Barnes and Genrich.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Representative Ripp.
Moved by Representative Kerkman, seconded by Representative Spiros that Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (10) Representative Marklein; Representatives Kerkman, Spiros, Kestell, Kulp, Skowronski, Riemer, Hulsey, Barnes and Genrich.
Noes: (0) None.
Absent: (1) Representative Ripp.
ASSEMBLY SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 10, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kerkman, seconded by Representative Skowronski that Assembly Amendment 1 to Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (10) Representative Marklein; Representatives Kerkman, Spiros, Kestell, Kulp, Skowronski, Riemer, Hulsey, Barnes and Genrich.
Noes: (0) None.
Absent: (1) Representative Ripp.
ASSEMBLY AMENDMENT 1 TO ASSEMBLY SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 10, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kerkman, seconded by Representative Spiros that Assembly Bill 576 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (10) Representative Marklein; Representatives Kerkman, Spiros, Kestell, Kulp, Skowronski, Riemer, Hulsey, Barnes and Genrich.
Noes: (0) None.
Absent: (1) Representative Ripp.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 10, Noes 0
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Crystal Potts
Committee Clerk