Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Health and Human Services

Senate Bill 311

Relating to: a dental hygienist's administration of nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia and practice of dental hygiene.

By Senators Harsdorf, Vukmir, Tiffany, Lehman and Grothman; cosponsored by Representatives Severson, Bernier, Bewley, Bies, Kooyenga, Mason, Pridemore, Spiros, Swearingen, Thiesfeldt, Tittl, Wachs, Weatherston and Wright.

September 24, 2013    Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services

November 20, 2013    Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Vukmir; Senators Moulton, Lazich, Erpenbach and Carpenter.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Melissa Weigand - On behalf of Senator Harsdorf; 10th Senate District

·      Peter Theo - Wisconsin Dental Hygienists Association

·      Linda Jorgenson - Wisconsin Dental Hygienists Association

·      Lisa Bell - Wisconsin Dental Hygienists Association

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Erik Severson - Representative - 28th Assembly District

·      Michelle Mettner - Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

·      Mara Brooks - Wisconsin Dental Association

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      Tom Engels - Department of safety and professional Services

December 19, 2013     Executive Session Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Vukmir; Senators Moulton, Lazich, Erpenbach and Carpenter.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Senator Lazich, seconded by Senator Vukmir that Senate Bill 311 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Vukmir; Senators Moulton, Lazich, Erpenbach and Carpenter.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Dean Cady

Committee Clerk