Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Elections and Local Government

Senate Bill 123

Relating to: trust funds related to cemetery lots, mausoleum spaces, and cemetery merchandise.

By Senators LeMahieu and Lassa; cosponsored by Representatives Katsma, Kooyenga, Horlacher, R. Brooks, Ballweg, E. Brooks, Spreitzer, Kulp, Edming and Kahl.

April 17, 2015             Referred to Committee on Elections and Local Government

May 28, 2015              Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator LeMahieu; Senators Farrow, Wanggaard, Risser and Miller.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Senator Devin LeMahieu - 9th Senate District

·      Representative Terry Katsma - 26th Assembly District

·      Glenn Lemmenes

·      Craig Droppers

·      Bob Vercouteren

·      Herb Inselman - Cedar Grove Cemetery Association

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      None.

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

June 03, 2015              Executive Session Held

Present:       (5)        Senator LeMahieu; Senators Farrow, Wanggaard, Risser and Miller.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Senator Farrow, seconded by Senator LeMahieu that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator LeMahieu; Senators Farrow, Wanggaard, Risser and Miller.

Noes:     (0)     None.

SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

Moved by Senator Farrow, seconded by Senator Wanggaard that Senate Bill 123 be recommended for passage as amended.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator LeMahieu; Senators Farrow, Wanggaard, Risser and Miller.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Craig Summerfield

Committee Clerk