Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Sporting Heritage, Mining and Forestry

Senate Bill 231

Relating to: placing, possessing, or transporting a bow or crossbow in or on a motorboat, vehicle, all-terrain vehicle, or utility terrain vehicle.

By Senators Olsen, Feyen, Marklein and Smith; cosponsored by Representatives Ballweg, Stafsholt, Knodl, Krug, Kurtz, Mursau, Pronschinske, Skowronski, Sortwell and Tusler.

May 23, 2019              Referred to Committee on Sporting Heritage, Mining and Forestry

October 01, 2019        Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Tiffany; Senators LeMahieu, Stroebel, Wirch and Smith.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Rep. Joan Ballweg - Assembly District 41

·      Senator Luther Olson - Senate District 14

·      Leonard Schrank

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      Lt. Matt O'Brien - Wisconsin DNR

Registrations For

·      Bob Welch - Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association

Registrations Against

·      Senator Terry Moulton

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

October 31, 2019        Executive Session Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Tiffany; Senators LeMahieu, Stroebel, Wirch and Smith.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Senator LeMahieu, seconded by Senator Stroebel that Senate Bill 231 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Tiffany; Senators LeMahieu, Stroebel, Wirch and Smith.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Mitchel Ohly

Committee Clerk