Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Elections and Local Government
Senate Bill 302
Relating to: powers and duties of cemetery authorities; inheritance of cemetery lots in which human remains are buried; exemption of cemeteries from certain requirements concerning excavation; the powers and duties of the Cemetery Board, the Department of Safety and Professional Services, and the Department of Financial institutions; requiring the exercise of rule-making authority; and providing a penalty.
By Senators LeMahieu, Lazich and Wirch; cosponsored by Representatives Sanfelippo, Allen, Bernier, R. Brooks, Kleefisch, Ohnstad, Tittl and Novak.
October 09, 2015 Referred to Committee on Elections and Local Government
November 23, 2015 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator LeMahieu; Senators Kapenga, Wanggaard, Risser and Miller.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Representative Joe Sanfellipo
· Senator Devin LeMahieu - 9th Senate District
· Glen Porter - WI Cemetery & Cremation Assoc.
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· Kim Wadas - Wisconsin Catholic Conference
Registrations For
· Bill Hoffman - WI Cemetery & Cremation Assoc.
· Michael Welsh - WI Cemetery & Cremation Assoc.
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
January 14, 2016 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator LeMahieu; Senators Kapenga, Wanggaard, Risser and Miller.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator LeMahieu, seconded by Senator Risser that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senator LeMahieu; Senators Kapenga, Wanggaard, Risser and Miller.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Wanggaard, seconded by Senator LeMahieu that Senate Bill 302 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (5) Senator LeMahieu; Senators Kapenga, Wanggaard, Risser and Miller.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Luke Petrovich
Committee Clerk
