Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Agriculture and Tourism
Senate Bill 505
Relating to: modifying the Department of Tourism's reporting duties and repealing requirements to distribute cheese, submit a financial statement, and use famous residents in marketing.
By Senators Ballweg, Marklein and Pfaff; cosponsored by Representatives Plumer, Dallman, Callahan, Horlacher, Moses, Mursau, Penterman, Rozar, Snodgrass, Spreitzer, Stubbs, Tusler, Vruwink and Tauchen.
August 11, 2021 Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Tourism
October 06, 2021 Public Hearing Held
Present: (7) Senator Ballweg; Senators Marklein, Testin, Pfaff, Erpenbach, L. Taylor and Smith.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (2) Senators Petrowski and Bernier.
Appearances For
· Senator Joan Ballweg - 14th Senate District
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Rep Ron Tusler - Ad 3
· Catherine McDermott - Destinations Wisconsin
· Susan Quam - Wisconsin Restaurant Association
· Eric Knight - Association Of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions
· Kathi Kilgore - Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
October 13, 2021 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (9) Senator Ballweg; Senators Marklein, Testin, Petrowski, Bernier, Pfaff, Erpenbach, L. Taylor and Smith.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by that Senate Bill 505 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (9) Senator Ballweg; Senators Marklein, Testin, Petrowski, Bernier, Pfaff, Erpenbach, L. Taylor and Smith.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 9, Noes 0
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David Specht-Boardman
Committee Clerk
