Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Tourism
Assembly Bill 181
Relating to: funding for the all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle safety enhancement program and making an appropriation.
By Representatives Felzkowski, Ripp, Krug, Novak, Quinn, Nygren, Mursau, Swearingen, E. Brooks, Petryk and Kitchens; cosponsored by Senators Marklein, LeMahieu, Olsen and Stroebel.
March 28, 2017 Referred to Committee on Tourism
April 26, 2017 Public Hearing Held
Present: (11) Representative Tranel; Representatives Swearingen, Ballweg, Tauchen, Summerfield, Kitchens, Mursau, Billings, Ohnstad, Considine and Vruwink.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (4) Representatives Jarchow, Bernier, Zimmerman and Mason.
Appearances For
· State Representative Mary Felzkowski - 35 Assembly District
· State Senator Howard Marklein - 17th State Senate District
· Randy Harden - WI ATV/UTV Association
· Adam Harden - WI ATV/UTV Association
· Rob McConnell - WI ATV/UTV Association
· Jerry Coplien - WI ATV/UTV Association
· Gregory Olson - WI ATV/UTV Association
· John Brantmeier - Oconto County ATV/UTV Club
· Bryan Much - WI Off Highway Motor Cycle Association
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· Cathy Burrows - DNR
· Tim Gary - DNR
Registrations For
· Robert Keeney - Grant County Board Chairman
· Hank Wozneal - WI ATV/UTV Association
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
May 11, 2017 Executive Session Held
Present: (15) Representative Tranel; Representatives Swearingen, Jarchow, Ballweg, Tauchen, Summerfield, Kitchens, Bernier, Mursau, Zimmerman, Billings, Ohnstad, Mason, Considine and Vruwink.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Representative Mursau, seconded by Representative Summerfield that Assembly Bill 181 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (15) Representative Tranel; Representatives Swearingen, Jarchow, Ballweg, Tauchen, Summerfield, Kitchens, Bernier, Mursau, Zimmerman, Billings, Ohnstad, Mason, Considine and Vruwink.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 15, Noes 0
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Jeff Curry
Committee Clerk
