Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Sporting Heritage, Mining and Forestry
Senate Bill 249
Relating to: requiring an open season for woodchucks.
By Senators Tiffany, Stroebel and Marklein; cosponsored by Representatives Jacque, E. Brooks, Kleefisch, Horlacher, Brandtjen, Wichgers, Tittl, Edming and Murphy.
May 11, 2017 Referred to Committee on Sporting Heritage, Mining and Forestry
June 01, 2017 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Tiffany; Senators Testin, Moulton, Wirch and Erpenbach.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator Tom Tiffany - 12th Senate District
· Representative Andre Jacque - 2nd Assembly District
· George Meyer - WI Wildlife Federation
· Al Shook
· Mike Brust - WI Bowhunters Association
· George Meyer - WI Wildlife Federation
Appearances Against
· Rick Bogle
· Liz Sexton
· Geoffrey Robinson
· Melissa Tedrowe - The Humane Society of the United States
· Rebekah Klemm
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· None.
Registrations Against
· Emily Guirlinger
· Representative Gary Hebl - 46th Assembly District
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
June 07, 2017 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator Tiffany; Senators Testin, Moulton, Wirch and Erpenbach.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Moulton, seconded by Senator Wirch that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senator Tiffany; Senators Testin, Moulton, Wirch and Erpenbach.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Moulton, seconded by Senator Tiffany that Senate Bill 249 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (4) Senator Tiffany; Senators Testin, Moulton and Wirch.
Noes: (1) Senator Erpenbach.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 1
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Mitchel Ohly
Committee Clerk
