Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Transportation and Local Government
Senate Bill 703
Relating to: classification of motor vehicle operators as independent contractors or employees.
By Senators Cowles, Ballweg and Wanggaard; cosponsored by Representatives Spiros, Armstrong, August, Macco, Steffen and Knodl.
November 19, 2021 Referred to Committee on Transportation and Local Government
January 19, 2022 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Petrowski; Senators Cowles, Wimberger, Carpenter and Pfaff.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Rep. John Spiros - 86th Assembly District
· Sen. Robert Cowles - 2nd Senate District
· Neal Kedzie - Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association
· Dan Drella - Schneider National
· Prasad Sharma - Scopelitis
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· None.
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
February 08, 2022 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator Petrowski; Senators Cowles, Wimberger, Carpenter and Pfaff.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Cowles, seconded by Senator Wimberger that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senator Petrowski; Senators Cowles, Wimberger, Carpenter and Pfaff.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Cowles, seconded by Senator Wimberger that Senate Bill 703 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (3) Senator Petrowski; Senators Cowles and Wimberger.
Noes: (2) Senators Carpenter and Pfaff.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
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Derek Punches
Committee Clerk
