Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

Senate Bill 587

Relating to: the disability rating at which veterans qualify for certain hunting and fishing authorizations and exemptions from state park and trail admission fees.

By Senators Jacque, Schachtner and L. Taylor; cosponsored by Representatives Thiesfeldt, Spiros, Anderson, Sinicki, Tusler and Ramthun.

November 27, 2019    Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

January 22, 2020         Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Cowles; Senators Olsen, Marklein, Miller and Hansen.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Senator André Jacque - 1st Senate District

·      Al Labelle - Disabled American Veterans

·      Matt Kempainen - Disabled American Veterans

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      Linda Olver - Department of Natural Resources

Registrations For

·      Representative Jeremy Thiesfeldt - 52nd Assembly District

·      James Quattrdmani - Wisconsin County Veterans Service Officer Association

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

 

 

February 14, 2020       Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot

Present:       (5)        Senator Cowles; Senators Olsen, Marklein, Miller and Hansen.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Senate Substitute Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Cowles; Senators Olsen, Marklein, Miller and Hansen.

Noes:     (0)     None.

SENATE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

Senate Bill 587 be recommended for passage as amended.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Cowles; Senators Olsen, Marklein, Miller and Hansen.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Toni Herkert

Committee Clerk