Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Insurance, Licensing and Forestry
Senate Bill 347
Relating to: captive wildlife in facilities holding a U.S. Department of Agriculture exhibitor license.
By Senators Wanggaard, Nass and Felzkowski; cosponsored by Representatives Dallman, Murphy, Moses, Knodl, Swearingen and Rozar.
May 14, 2021 Referred to Committee on Insurance, Licensing and Forestry
May 26, 2021 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Felzkowski; Senators Stafsholt, Jagler, L. Taylor and Ringhand.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator Van Wanggaard - 21st Senate District
· Representative Alex Dallman - 41st Assembly District
· Mr John Seyjaga - Zoological Association of America
· Matt Schoebel - Timbavati
· John Kunkel - Self
· Kimberlyn Domaszek - Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari
· Judy Domaszek - Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari
Appearances Against
· Kristin Schrank
· Pamela Saulnier
· Legislative liaison Eilene Ribbens - Wisconsin Federated Humane Societies, Inc
· Wisconsin State Director Megan Nicholson - The Humane Society of the United States
Appearances for Information Only
· Dr. Lindsey Long - DNR
· Pete Dunn - DNR
Registrations For
· Angie Schoebel
· Duane Domaszek - Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari
· Alice Schoebel - Timbavati Wildlife Park
Registrations Against
· Education and Outreach Coordinator Louise Hansen - Wisconsin Puppy Mill Project
· Director Emeritus Milwaukee County Zoo Chuck Wikenhauser
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
June 03, 2021 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (5) Senator Felzkowski; Senators Stafsholt, Jagler, L. Taylor and Ringhand.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by that Senate Bill 347 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (3) Senator Felzkowski; Senators Stafsholt and Jagler.
Noes: (2) Senators L. Taylor and Ringhand.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
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Stamena Ivanov
Committee Clerk
