Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Government Operations, Public Works, and Telecommunications
Senate Bill 617
Relating to: ordinances, variances, and rules relating to the constructing or altering of, or adding to, public buildings and buildings that are places of employment, the creation of a building code council, and inspections of public buildings and buildings that are places of employment, and granting rule-making authority.
By Senators Moulton, Petrowski, Gudex, Cowles, Leibham, Schultz, Harsdorf and Grothman; cosponsored by Representatives Knudson, Brooks, Schraa, Weatherston, LeMahieu, A. Ott, Kulp, Bies, Hintz, Loudenbeck, Kahl, Marklein and Knodl.
March 05, 2014 Public Hearing Held
Present: (7) Senator Farrow; Senators Gudex, Lasee, Kedzie, Wirch, Harris and Shilling.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Terry Moulton - Senator - 23rd Senate District
· Brad Boycks - Wisconsin Builders Association
· John Mielke - ABC of Wisconsin
· William Babcock - Wisconsin Society of Architects
Appearances Against
· Art Dahlberg - City of Milwaukee
Appearances for Information Only
· David Bloom - WI State Fire Chiefs Association
· Annie Early - WI Fire Protection Coalition
· Richard Paur - Wisconsin Code Officials Alliance
· Joel Meier - Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin
Registrations For
· Mark Reihl - Wisconsin State Council of Carpenters
· Jeff Beriger - Wisconsin Roofing Contractors Association
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
March 10, 2014 Executive Session Held
Present: (7) Senator Farrow; Senators Gudex, Lasee, Kedzie, Wirch, Harris and Shilling.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (7) Senator Farrow; Senators Gudex, Lasee, Kedzie, Wirch, Harris and Shilling.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 7, Noes 0
Moved by that Senate Amendment 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (3) Senators Wirch, Harris and Shilling.
Noes: (4) Senator Farrow; Senators Gudex, Lasee and Kedzie.
SENATE AMENDMENT 2 ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 4
Moved by that Senate Amendment 3 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (3) Senators Wirch, Harris and Shilling.
Noes: (4) Senator Farrow; Senators Gudex, Lasee and Kedzie.
SENATE AMENDMENT 3 ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 4
Moved by that Senate Bill 617 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (7) Senator Farrow; Senators Gudex, Lasee, Kedzie, Wirch, Harris and Shilling.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 7, Noes 0
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Scott Rausch
Committee Clerk
