Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

Senate Bill 839

Relating to: financial assistance limits for dam removal.

By Senators Stafsholt, Felzkowski and Marklein; cosponsored by Representatives Zimmerman, Kuglitsch, Magnafici, Milroy and Moses.

January 13, 2022         Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

January 31, 2022         Public Hearing Held

Present:       (4)        Senator Cowles; Senators Ballweg, Wirch and Agard.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (1)        Senator Felzkowski.

Appearances For

·      Sharlene Konkel - Office of Senator Rob Stafsholt

·      Mark Austinson - Office of Representative Shannon Zimmerman

·      Mike Kuhr - Wisconsin Trout Unlimited

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      Wendy Peich - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

·      Uriah Monday - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Registrations For

·      Representative Shannon Zimmerman - 30th Assembly District

·      Ethan Hollenberger - Office of the Winnebago County Executive

·      Michael Engleson - Wisconsin Lakes

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

February 10, 2022       Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot

Present:       (5)        Senator Cowles; Senators Felzkowski, Ballweg, Wirch and Agard.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by  that Senate Substitute Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Cowles; Senators Felzkowski, Ballweg, Wirch and Agard.

Noes:     (0)     None.

SENATE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

Moved by  that Senate Bill 839 be recommended for passage as amended.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Cowles; Senators Felzkowski, Ballweg, Wirch and Agard.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Evan Miller

Committee Clerk