Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Senate Bill 315
Relating to: an exemption from civil liability related to the placement of certain structures in navigable waters and wetlands.
By Senators Gudex and Tiffany; cosponsored by Representatives Swearingen, Tauchen, Thiesfeldt, E. Brooks, T. Larson, Kulp, Skowronski, Czaja, Tittl, A. Ott, Knodl and Mursau.
October 14, 2015 Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
December 02, 2015 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Cowles; Senators Lasee, Olsen, Miller and Wirch.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Shawn Smith - Sen. Rick Gudex
· Rep. Rob Swearingen - 34th Assembly District
· Rollie Woltjen
· Michael Engleson
· Mike Kowaltkowski - WI DNR
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· Chris Stombaugh - WI Association for Justice
Registrations For
· None.
Registrations Against
· Genie Ogden
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
January 05, 2016 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator Cowles; Senators Lasee, Olsen, Miller and Wirch.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
January 13, 2016 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator Cowles; Senators Lasee, Olsen, Miller and Wirch.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Cowles, seconded by Senator Lasee that Senate Substitute Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senator Cowles; Senators Lasee, Olsen and Miller.
Noes: (1) Senator Wirch.
SENATE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 1
Moved by Senator Cowles, seconded by Senator Lasee that Senate Bill 315 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (4) Senator Cowles; Senators Lasee, Olsen and Miller.
Noes: (1) Senator Wirch.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 1
______________________________
Ryan Smith
Committee Clerk
