Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Energy, Consumer Protection, and Government Reform

Senate Bill 303

Relating to: the display and sale of novelty lighters and providing a penalty.

By Senators Lassa and Lehman; cosponsored by Representatives Krug, Vruwink, Bies, A. Ott, Wachs, T. Larson, Loudenbeck and Sinicki.

February 25, 2014       Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Cowles; Senators Kedzie, Harsdorf, Hansen and Miller.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Julie Lassa - Senator

·      Gerald Minor - Pittsville Fire Dept.

·      Daniel Genklen - WI Alliance for Fire Safety

·      Tina Jordan

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Scott Krug - Representative

·      Steve Sterna - WI Fire Protection Coalition

·      Paul Nelson - DeForest Area Fire & EMS

·      Joe Strohl - Professional Firefighters of WI

·      Jay Salvo - Blooming Grove Fire Dept.

·      Glenn Linzmeier - Blooming Grove Fire Dept.

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

March 04, 2014           Executive Session Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Cowles; Senators Kedzie, Harsdorf, Hansen and Miller.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Senator Cowles, seconded by Senator Miller that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Cowles; Senators Kedzie, Harsdorf, Hansen and Miller.

Noes:     (0)     None.

SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

Moved by Senator Cowles, seconded by Senator Miller that Senate Bill 303 be recommended for passage as amended.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Cowles; Senators Kedzie, Harsdorf, Hansen and Miller.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Ryan Smith

Committee Clerk