Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Government Operations, Technology and Consumer Protection
Senate Bill 147
Relating to: eligibility of Washington Island Observer newspaper to receive compensation for publication of legal notices and the content of affidavits of printing filed as evidence of publication.
By Senators Jacque, Cowles, Olsen and Nass; cosponsored by Representatives Kitchens, Duchow, Kulp, Loudenbeck, Murphy, Mursau, Novak, Rohrkaste, Skowronski, Spreitzer, Steffen, Subeck and Tusler.
April 04, 2019 Referred to Committee on Government Operations, Technology and Consumer Protection
May 07, 2019 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Stroebel; Senators Kapenga, Craig, Wirch and Smith.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator Andre Jacque
· Representative Joel Kitchens
· Beth Bennett - Wisconsin Newspaper Association
· Lucia Petrie - Washington Island Observer
· Karen Lancer
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· None.
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
May 09, 2019 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator Stroebel; Senators Kapenga, Craig, Wirch and Smith.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Craig, seconded by Senator Stroebel that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senator Stroebel; Senators Kapenga, Craig, Wirch and Smith.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Craig, seconded by Senator Smith that Senate Bill 147 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (5) Senator Stroebel; Senators Kapenga, Craig, Wirch and Smith.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Lucas Fuller
Committee Clerk
