Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Education

Senate Bill 177

Relating to: the timing of equalization aid payments to school districts.

By Senators Jacque and Felzkowski; cosponsored by Representatives Thiesfeldt, Horlacher, Andraca, Armstrong, Hintz, Kuglitsch, Murphy, Rozar, Tusler, Vruwink and Brandtjen.

March 03, 2021           Referred to Committee on Education

April 21, 2021             Public Hearing Held

Present:       (4)        Senator Darling; Senators Nass, Larson and Smith.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (1)        Senator Bernier.

Appearances For

·      Representative Jeremy Thiesfeldt - 52nd Assembly District

·      Vice President Lauri Asbury - Neenah School District Board

·      Dan Rossmiller - Wis. Assn. of School Boards

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Senartor Andre Jacque - 1st senate district

·      Executive Director Bob Baxter - Wisconsin Education Association Council

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      Grant Huber - Dept. of Public Instruction

May 03, 2021              Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot

Present:       (7)        Senator Darling; Senators Bernier, Nass, Jagler, Larson, Smith and Johnson.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Senator Darling, seconded by Senator Bernier that Senate Bill 177 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (7)     Senator Darling; Senators Bernier, Nass, Jagler, Larson, Smith and Johnson.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 7, Noes 0

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Jerry Ponio

Committee Clerk