Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Economic Development, Commerce and Trade

Senate Bill 17

Relating to: workforce training grants for seminars in high-demand fields to teach new skills and provide micro-credentials and making an appropriation.

By Senators Feyen, Darling, Marklein and Cowles; cosponsored by Representatives Rohrkaste, Gundrum, Kulp, Murphy, Ramthun, Thiesfeldt, Wichgers, Zimmerman and Tusler.

January 29, 2019         Referred to Committee on Economic Development, Commerce and Trade

February 13, 2019       Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Feyen; Senators Testin, Petrowski, Ringhand and Carpenter.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Senator Dan Feyen

·      Rep. Mike Rohrkaste

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      Laura  Kite - UW-Extended Campus

Registrations For

·      Chris Reader - WMC

·      Dr. Rolf Wegenke - WAICU

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

 

 

 

March 27, 2019           Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot

Present:       (5)        Senator Feyen; Senators Testin, Petrowski, Ringhand and Carpenter.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by  that Senate Bill 17 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Feyen; Senators Testin, Petrowski, Ringhand and Carpenter.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Tim Lakin

Committee Clerk