Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Health
Assembly Bill 581
Relating to: the practice of physical therapy students and physical therapist assistant students and granting rule-making authority.
By Representatives VanderMeer, Magnafici, Bowen, Horlacher, Krug, Kulp, Mursau, Petryk, Skowronski, Tusler and Wichgers; cosponsored by Senators Testin, Nass, Schachtner and Kooyenga.
October 25, 2019 Referred to Committee on Health
October 29, 2019 Public Hearing Held
Present: (13) Representative Sanfelippo; Representatives Kurtz, Edming, Skowronski, Wichgers, Murphy, VanderMeer, Felzkowski, Magnafici, Kolste, Subeck, Anderson and Vining.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (2) Representatives Rodriguez and Riemer.
Appearances For
· Lindsay Dolan - Student Physical Therapist
· Connie Kittleson - Wi Physical Therapy Assoc
· State Rep. Nancy Vandermeer
· Shari Berry
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· State Sen. Patrick Testin
· Brett Roberts - WI Physical Therapy Assoc.
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
January 15, 2020 Executive Session Held
Present: (15) Representative Sanfelippo; Representatives Kurtz, Rodriguez, Edming, Skowronski, Wichgers, Murphy, VanderMeer, Felzkowski, Magnafici, Kolste, Riemer, Subeck, Anderson and Vining.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Representative Felzkowski, seconded by Representative Kurtz that Assembly Bill 581 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (10) Representative Sanfelippo; Representatives Kurtz, Rodriguez, Edming, Skowronski, Wichgers, Murphy, VanderMeer, Felzkowski and Magnafici.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 10, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Felzkowski, seconded by Representative Kurtz that Assembly Bill 581 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (10) Representative Sanfelippo; Representatives Kurtz, Rodriguez, Edming, Skowronski, Wichgers, Murphy, VanderMeer, Felzkowski and Magnafici.
Noes: (5) Representatives Kolste, Riemer, Subeck, Anderson and Vining.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 10, Noes 5
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Joshua Hoisington
Committee Clerk