Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics
Senate Bill 719
Relating to: changes to the lobbying laws, including changes recommended by the Ethics Commission.
By Senator Bernier; cosponsored by Representatives Wichgers, Cabral-Guevara, Murphy and Spiros.
November 19, 2021 Referred to Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics
December 14, 2021 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Bernier; Senators Darling, Stroebel, Smith and Roys.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator Kathy Bernier
· Rep Chuck Wichgers - 83rd Assembly District
· Mr Mike Wittenwyler - Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists
· Mr George Klaetsch - AWL
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Ms Kathi Kilgore - WI hotel and lodging assn
· Susan Quam - Wisconsin Restaurant Association
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
February 09, 2022 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (5) Senator Bernier; Senators Darling, Stroebel, Smith and Roys.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senator Bernier; Senators Darling, Stroebel, Smith and Roys.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Moved by that Senate Bill 719 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (5) Senator Bernier; Senators Darling, Stroebel, Smith and Roys.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Michael Luckey
Committee Clerk
