Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Health
Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: state government actions to address the COVID-19 pandemic, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
By Representatives Vos, Summerfield, James, Tusler, Cabral-Guevara, Born, Steineke, Wichgers, Magnafici, Dallman, Katsma, Callahan, Kuglitsch, J. Rodriguez, Vorpagel, Snyder, Duchow, Schraa, Petersen, Thiesfeldt, Swearingen, Zimmerman and Edming.
January 04, 2021 Referred to Committee on Health
January 05, 2021 Public Hearing Held
Present: (16) Representative Sanfelippo; Representatives Summerfield, Wichgers, VanderMeer, Skowronski, Murphy, Magnafici, Dittrich, Rozar, Moses, Cabral-Guevara, Subeck, Riemer, S. Rodriguez, Anderson and Vining.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Speaker Robin Vos - 63rd Assembly District
· Kristine Hillman - WI Restaurant Assoc.
· Jim Bender - School Choice WI
· Steve Baas - MMAC
· Chris Borgerding - WI Dental Assoc.
· Joseph Owen - WPPI Energy
· Ethan Hollenberger - Washington County
· Brian Dake - WI Independent Businesses
· Gina Dennik-Champion - WI Nurses Association
· Erin Runk - WI United for Freedom
· Cory Fish - WMC
Appearances Against
· Heath Straka - WI Assoc. of Justice
· Shaun Phetteplace - Main Street Alliance
· Amanda Dixon - Lazy Susan MKE
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· John Schulze - Associated BUilders and Contractors of WI
· RJ Pirlot - WI Civil Justice Council
· Brad Boycks - Wi Builders Association
· Hannah Huffman - Schneider National
· Dr. . Murali - Marshfield Clinic
· Jim DeMay - Pfizer
· Susan Quan - WI Restaurant Association
· Mike Semman - WI Bankers Association
· John Cronin - WI Bankers Association
· Steven Conway - WAMC
· Steven Conway - WAMO
· Steven Conway - BCAW
· Steven Conway - Chiropractic Society of WI
· Andy Franken - WI Insurance Alliance
· Jordan Lamb - Bio Forward
· Jordan Lamb - WI Farm Bureau Federation
· Jordan Lamb - WI Potato and Vegetable Growers Assoc.
· Jordan Lamb - WI Cattleman's Assoc.
· Jordan Lamb - WI Veterinary Medical Assoc.
· Rebecca Hogan - Destinations WI
· Rebecca Hogan - Opportunity Solutions Project
· Rebecca Hogan - WI Defense Counsel
· Samantha Stohlman - Concordia
· Samantha Stohlman - Apartment Assoc. South Central WI
· Samantha Stohlman - WI BIofuels Assoc.
· Chad Zulegar - Dairy Business Assoc.
· John Jacobson - WI Property Taxpayers
· Tom Moore - WI Cable Communications Assoc.
· Tom Moore - WI Funeral Directors Assoc.
· Eric Borgerding - WI Hospital Association
· Mike DeBisschop - Pharmacist
· George MacKinnon - Pharmacist
· Michelle Farrell - Pharmacy Sociey of WI
· Steve Conway - American Cherry Council
Registrations Against
· Erik Kanter - WI Public Health Association
· Erik Kanter - WI Assoc. of Local Health Depts. and Boards
· State Senator Melissa Agard - 16th District
Registrations for Information Only
· Dan Rossmiller - WI Association of School Boards
· Tim Lundquist - WI Association of Health Plans
January 05, 2021 Executive Session Held
Present: (16) Representative Sanfelippo; Representatives Summerfield, Wichgers, VanderMeer, Skowronski, Murphy, Magnafici, Dittrich, Rozar, Moses, Cabral-Guevara, Subeck, Riemer, S. Rodriguez, Anderson and Vining.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Representative Summerfield, seconded by Representative Wichgers that Assembly Bill 1 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (11) Representative Sanfelippo; Representatives Summerfield, Wichgers, VanderMeer, Skowronski, Murphy, Magnafici, Dittrich, Rozar, Moses and Cabral-Guevara.
Noes: (5) Representatives Subeck, Riemer, S. Rodriguez, Anderson and Vining.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 11, Noes 5
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Joshua Hoisington
Committee Clerk
