Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Transportation
Assembly Bill 733
Relating to: seasonal weight limitations for certain vehicles transporting agricultural crops.
By Representatives Spiros, Ballweg, E. Brooks, R. Brooks, Hutton, Kleefisch, Kulp, T. Larson, Ripp and Skowronski; cosponsored by Senators Petrowski, Moulton and Olsen.
January 15, 2016 Referred to Committee on Transportation
February 02, 2016 Public Hearing Held
Present: (15) Representative Ripp; Representatives Spiros, Thiesfeldt, Weatherston, A. Ott, Sanfelippo, Vorpagel, T. Larson, Swearingen, Macco, Kahl, Danou, Kolste, Bowen and Meyers.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Representative John Spiros
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association
· Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association
· Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin Soybean Association
· Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin Pork Association
· Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin Cattleman's Association
· Rob Richard - Farm Bureau
· Brian Dake - Wisconsin Independent Businesses
· Tim Fiocchi - Office of Senator Petrowski
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
February 11, 2016 Executive Session Held
Present: (14) Representative Ripp; Representatives Spiros, Thiesfeldt, Weatherston, A. Ott, Sanfelippo, Vorpagel, T. Larson, Swearingen, Macco, Danou, Kolste, Bowen and Meyers.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Representative Kahl.
Moved by Representative Ott, seconded by Representative Larson that Assembly Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Representative Ripp; Representatives Spiros, Thiesfeldt, Weatherston, A. Ott, Sanfelippo, T. Larson, Swearingen, Macco, Danou, Kolste and Meyers.
Noes: (0) None.
ASSEMBLY AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Ott, seconded by Representative Weatherston that Assembly Bill 733 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (14) Representative Ripp; Representatives Spiros, Thiesfeldt, Weatherston, A. Ott, Sanfelippo, Vorpagel, T. Larson, Swearingen, Macco, Danou, Kolste, Bowen and Meyers.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 14, Noes 0
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Elisabeth Portz
Committee Clerk
