Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Transportation, Veterans and Military Affairs
Senate Bill 523
Relating to: commercial driver license waiver for certain operation of commercial motor vehicles by farmers.
By Senators Petrowski, Olsen and Tiffany; cosponsored by Representatives Spiros, Considine, Knodl, Kulp, Mursau, Oldenburg, Plumer, Ramthun, Tauchen, Tusler and Wichgers.
October 25, 2019 Referred to Committee on Transportation, Veterans and Military Affairs
January 08, 2020 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Petrowski; Senators Marklein, Cowles, Carpenter and Hansen.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator Jerry Petrowski - Senate District 29
· Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
· Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin Soybean Association
· Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin Pork Association
· Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association
· Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association
· Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Brian Dake - Wisconsin Independent Businesses
· Bob Welch - Wisconsin Corn Growers Association
· Tom Bressner - Wisconsin Agribusiness Association
· Chad Zuleger - Dairy Business Association
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
February 04, 2020 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator Petrowski; Senators Marklein, Cowles, Carpenter and Hansen.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Cowles, seconded by Senator Petrowski that Senate Bill 523 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (5) Senator Petrowski; Senators Marklein, Cowles, Carpenter and Hansen.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Derek Punches
Committee Clerk
