Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Health and Human Services

Senate Bill 160

Relating to: modifying administrative rules related to maintenance and use standards for oxygen equipment in nursing homes.

By Senators Harsdorf, Cowles and Vinehout; cosponsored by Representatives Bernier, E. Brooks, Horlacher, Murphy, A. Ott, Ripp, Tauchen, Tittl and Weatherston.

May 14, 2015              Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services

October 13, 2015        Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Vukmir; Senators Moulton, LeMahieu, Carpenter and Erpenbach.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Sen. Shiela Harsdorf - 10th Senate District

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Rep. Kathleen Bernier - 68th Assembly District

·      Jim McGinn - Wisconsin Health Care Association

·      Tom Ramsey - LeadingAge Wisconsin

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

October 13, 2015        Executive Session Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Vukmir; Senators Moulton, LeMahieu, Carpenter and Erpenbach.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

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

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

Noes:     (0)     None.

SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

Moved by Senator Vukmir, seconded by Senator Moulton that Senate Bill 160 be recommended for passage as amended.

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

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Mattias Gugel

Committee Clerk