Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Assembly Bill 693
Relating to: amounts obligated under the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program for water infrastructure projects in the state park system.
By Representatives Kitchens, Tusler, Dittrich, Mursau, Ramthun and Thiesfeldt; cosponsored by Senator Cowles.
November 12, 2021 Referred to Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation
February 02, 2022 Public Hearing Held
Present: (13) Representative Mursau; Representatives Krug, Wichgers, Pronschinske, Tusler, Swearingen, Tittl, Moses, Callahan, Sinicki, Hebl, Andraca and Snodgrass.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (2) Representatives Edming and Milroy.
Appearances For
· Steve Schmelzer - WI DNR
· Joel Kitchens - 1st Assembly District
· Evan Miller - Office of Sen. Cowles
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Rob Cowles - 2nd Senate District
· Michael McFadzen - Friends of Kettle Moraine State Forest
· Patty Loosen - Friends of Wisconsin State Parks
· Mike Kuhr - WI Trout Unlimited
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· Emma Corning - Trout Unlimited
February 09, 2022 Executive Session Held
Present: (14) Representative Mursau; Representatives Krug, Wichgers, Edming, Pronschinske, Swearingen, Tittl, Moses, Callahan, Milroy, Sinicki, Hebl, Andraca and Snodgrass.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Representative Tusler.
Moved by Representative Krug, seconded by Representative Tittl that Assembly Bill 693 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (13) Representative Mursau; Representatives Krug, Wichgers, Edming, Pronschinske, Swearingen, Tittl, Moses, Callahan, Milroy, Sinicki, Andraca and Snodgrass.
Noes: (1) Representative Hebl.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 1
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Cory Bruce
Committee Clerk
