Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Revenue, Financial Institutions and Rural Issues

Senate Bill 89

Relating to: tax administration changes, the police and fire protection fee, defining restaurant for purposes of alcohol beverage regulation, lottery ticket couriers, background investigations of persons associated with the lottery, and providing a criminal penalty.

By Senator Marklein; cosponsored by Representatives Novak, E. Brooks, Ripp, Skowronski and Spiros.

March 02, 2017           Referred to Committee on Revenue, Financial Institutions and Rural Issues

April 25, 2017             Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Marklein; Senators LeMahieu, Tiffany, Ringhand and Vinehout.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Sen. Howard Marklein - 17th Senate District

·      Mike Wagner - Dept. of Revenue

·      Forbes McIntosh - National Assoc of Theatre Owners of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan

Appearances Against

·      Scott Manley - WI Manufacturers & Commerce

·      Jason Culotta - WI Manufacturers & Commerce

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Rep. Todd Novak - 51st Assembly District

·      Mark Gramz - Marcus Theatres

·      Dan  Olson - Micon Cinemas

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

May 03, 2017              Executive Session Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Marklein; Senators LeMahieu, Tiffany, Ringhand and Vinehout.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

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

Ayes:     (3)     Senator Marklein; Senators LeMahieu and Tiffany.

Noes:     (2)     Senators Ringhand and Vinehout.

SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2

Moved by Senator LeMahieu, seconded by Senator Tiffany that Senate Bill 89 be recommended for passage as amended.

Ayes:     (4)     Senator Marklein; Senators LeMahieu, Tiffany and Vinehout.

Noes:     (1)     Senator Ringhand.

PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 1

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Vincent Williams

Committee Clerk