Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Workforce Development, Military Affairs and Senior Issues
Senate Bill 771
Relating to: coverage of prescription eye drop refills.
By Senators Roth, Feyen, Carpenter and Vinehout; cosponsored by Representatives Jagler, Rohrkaste, Spiros, Skowronski, Anderson, Berceau, Billings, Fields, Kolste, Pope, Spreitzer and Subeck.
February 06, 2018 Referred to Committee on Workforce Development, Military Affairs and Senior Issues
February 08, 2018 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Testin; Senators Feyen, Marklein, Ringhand and Erpenbach.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· John Jagler - State Representative
· Suzanne Falkenberry - Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Mark Grapentine - Wisconsin Medical Society
· Peter Theo - WI Optometric Association
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
February 22, 2018 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator Testin; Senators Feyen, Marklein, Ringhand and Erpenbach.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Feyen, seconded by Senator Marklein that Senate Bill 771 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (5) Senator Testin; Senators Feyen, Marklein, Ringhand and Erpenbach.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Matt Wimmer
Committee Clerk
