Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Education Reform and Government Operations

Senate Bill 59

Relating to: University of Wisconsin System reports regarding remedial courses in English and mathematics.

By Senators Roth, Gudex, Nass and Marklein; cosponsored by Representatives Jagler, Vorpagel, Steffen, Knudson, Sanfelippo, Petersen, R. Brooks, E. Brooks, T. Larson, Kooyenga, Weatherston, Quinn, Krug, Kerkman, Tranel, Ripp, Tittl, Born, A. Ott, Novak, Knodl and Jarchow.

February 27, 2015       Referred to Committee on Education Reform and Government Operations

April 02, 2015             Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Farrow; Senators Harsdorf, Nass, Harris Dodd and Vinehout.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      John Jagler - 37th Assembly District Representative

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      John Forester - School Administrators Alliance

Registrations For

·      Roger Roth - 19th Senate District Senator

·      Andrew Davis - MMAC

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

April 16, 2015             Executive Session Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Farrow; Senators Harsdorf, Nass, Harris Dodd and Vinehout.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Senator Nass, seconded by Senator Vinehout that Senate Substitute Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Farrow; Senators Harsdorf, Nass, Harris Dodd and Vinehout.

Noes:     (0)     None.

SENATE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

Moved by Senator Vinehout, seconded by Senator Nass that Senate Bill 59 be recommended for passage as amended.

Ayes:     (4)     Senator Farrow; Senators Harsdorf, Nass and Vinehout.

Noes:     (1)     Senator Harris Dodd.

PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 1

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Jenna Zantow

Committee Clerk