Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Education
Senate Bill 491
Relating to: the collection and maintenance of certain public library data by the Division for Libraries and Technology, authorizing small, rural libraries to apply for information technology block grants and educational technology training grants, and making appropriations.
By Senators Harsdorf, Olsen and Tiffany; cosponsored by Representatives Felzkowski, Swearingen, Horlacher, Kooyenga, Loudenbeck, Mursau, Novak, Ripp, Skowronski, Tranel and Tusler.
October 27, 2017 Referred to Committee on Education
December 19, 2017 Public Hearing Held
Present: (7) Senator Olsen; Senators Darling, Nass, Vukmir, Larson, Bewley and Johnson.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator Patrick Testin - 24th Senate District
· Erin Fath - Department of Public Instruction
· Heather Johnson - Wisconsin Library Association
· Kathy Klager - Wisconsin Library Association
· Connie Meyer - Wisconsin Library Association
· Jean Anderson - Wisconsin Library Association
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Steve Conway - Wisconsin Library Association
· Kim Kaukl - Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
December 21, 2017 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (7) Senator Olsen; Senators Darling, Nass, Vukmir, Larson, Bewley and Johnson.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by that Senate Bill 491 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (7) Senator Olsen; Senators Darling, Nass, Vukmir, Larson, Bewley and Johnson.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 7, Noes 0
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Jenna Zantow
Committee Clerk