Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Economic and Workforce Development
Senate Bill 369
Relating to: loan for the purchase of the Verso Paper Mill in the city of Wisconsin Rapids.
By Senators Testin, Felzkowski and Ballweg; cosponsored by Representatives Krug, Edming, Callahan, James, Mursau, Rozar, Snyder, Spiros and VanderMeer.
May 25, 2021 Referred to Committee on Economic and Workforce Development
June 15, 2021 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Feyen; Senators Testin, Jacque, Ringhand and Pfaff.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Mayor Michael Bablick - Mayor of Park Falls
· Director Don Peterson - Wisconsin Wood Marketing Team
· Executive Director Henry SCHIENEBECK - GREAT LAKES TIMBER PROFESSIONALS
· Senator Patrick Testin - 24 Senate District
· Rep. James Edming - 87th Assembly District
· State Rep Scott Krug - 72nd Dist
· Shane Blaser - Mayor -City of Wisconsin Rapids
· Aldermanr Dean Veneman - City of Wisconsin Rapids
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Scott Suder - Wisconsin Paper Council
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
June 22, 2021 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator Feyen; Senators Testin, Jacque, Ringhand and Pfaff.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Testin, seconded by Senator Jacque that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (3) Senator Feyen; Senators Testin and Jacque.
Noes: (2) Senators Ringhand and Pfaff.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
Moved by Senator Testin, seconded by Senator Feyen that Senate Bill 369 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (3) Senator Feyen; Senators Testin and Jacque.
Noes: (2) Senators Ringhand and Pfaff.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
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Tim Lakin
Committee Clerk
