Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Health and Human Services

Senate Bill 345

Relating to: the authority and responsibilities of the Department of Safety and Professional Services and the various boards under that department, the membership of the Cosmetology Examining Board, professional licensure of pharmacists, the Pharmacy Examining Board's operation of the prescription drug monitoring program, authorizing the construction, installation, alteration, operation, and inspection of elevators and other similar conveyances, and licensing requirements for elevator mechanics, inspectors, and contractors.

By Senators Lasee, Cowles and Grothman; cosponsored by Representatives Kooyenga, Nygren, Craig, LeMahieu, Marklein, Kleefisch, Tittl, Petryk, Bies, Williams and Strachota.

October 14, 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

·      William Neville - On behalf of Representative Kooyenga; 14th Assembly District

·      Tom Engels - Department of Safety and Professional Services

·      Greg Gasper - Department of safety and Professional Services

·      Anna Dopp - Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Frank Lasee - Senator - 1st Senate District

·      Gina Dennik-Champion - Wisconsin Nurses Association

·      Katie Boycks - Wisconsin Onsite Water Recycling Association

·      Katie Boycks - Wisconsin Precast Concrete Association

·      Katie Boycks - Wisconsin Liquid Waste Carriers Association

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

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 Vukmir, seconded by Senator Moulton that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.

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

Noes:     (0)     None.

SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

Moved by Senator Lazich, seconded by Senator Erpenbach that Senate Amendment 2 be recommended for adoption.

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

Noes:     (0)     None.

SENATE AMENDMENT 2 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

Moved by Senator Lazich, seconded by Senator Moulton that Senate Bill 345 be recommended for passage as amended.

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

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Dean Cady

Committee Clerk