Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Economic Development and Local Government

Senate Bill 150

Relating to: local ordinances regarding possession of marijuana or a synthetic cannabinoid.

By Senators Gudex and Leibham; cosponsored by Representatives Thiesfeldt, Nass, Jacque, T. Larson and Honadel.

April 18, 02013           Referred to Committee on Economic Development and Local Government

June 12, 2013              Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Gudex; Senators Petrowski, Leibham, Lassa and L. Taylor.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Rick Gudex - Senator - Wisconsin State Senate

·      Jeremy Thiesfeldt - Representative - Wisconsin State Assembly

Appearances Against

·      Victoria LaChapelle

·      Dennis Brennan

·      Gary Storck

·      Greg Kinsley - Wisconsin NORML

·      Belinda Hethcox

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Curt Witynski - League of Wisconsin Municipalities

Registrations Against

·      Karen Kinsley - WI NORML, Madison NORML and ASA

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

June 24, 2013              Executive Session Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Gudex; Senators Petrowski, Leibham, Lassa and L. Taylor.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by  that Senate Bill 150 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (4)     Senator Gudex; Senators Petrowski, Leibham and Lassa.

Noes:     (1)     Senator L. Taylor.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 1

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Tim Lakin

Committee Clerk