Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Sporting Heritage, Mining, and Forestry

Senate Bill 605

Relating to: shining wild animals.

By Senators Tiffany, Marklein and LeMahieu; cosponsored by Representatives Katsma, R. Brooks, Czaja, Horlacher, T. Larson, A. Ott, Quinn, Steffen and Thiesfeldt.

January 22, 2016         Referred to Committee on Sporting Heritage, Mining, and Forestry

February 02, 2016       Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Tiffany; Senators Roth, Moulton, Wirch and Vinehout.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Senator Tom Tiffany - 12th Senate District

·      Representative Terry Katsma - 26th Assembly District

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      Scott Loomans - Wisconsin DNR

Registrations For

·      George Meyer - Wisconsin Wildlife Federation

·      Scott Zimmerman

·      Bob Welch - WI Bear Hunters Association

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

February 09, 2016       Executive Session Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Tiffany; Senators Roth, Moulton, Wirch and Vinehout.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Senator Moulton, seconded by Senator Roth that Senate Bill 605 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Tiffany; Senators Roth, Moulton, Wirch and Vinehout.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Mitchel Ohly

Committee Clerk