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2023 Senate Committee on Agriculture and Tourism


Committee Clerk

David Specht-Boardman

Legislative Council Staff

Benjamin Kranner

Hearing Notices

Items In Committee

Item
Description
Main Author(s) and Status
  • AB14
    Relating to: repair and replacement of implements of husbandry under warranty.
    Representative Tittl
    Senator Jacque
    S-Agriculture and Tourism
  • AGENGELBRECHT
    of Two Rivers, as a Member on the Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2027.
    Livestock Facility Siting Review Board
    S-Agriculture and Tourism
  • CR22-081
    Relating to dog import rabies vaccination.
    Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
    S-Agriculture and Tourism
  • EAMIESEN
    of Edgerton, as a Veterinarian Representative on the Veterinary Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2026.
    Veterinary Examining Board
    S-Agriculture and Tourism
  • EASCHUH
    of Oshkosh, as a Certified Veterinary Technician Representative on the Veterinary Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2026.
    Veterinary Examining Board
    S-Agriculture and Tourism
  • EABROWNC
    of Menomonie, as an Agriculture Representative on the Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2025.
    Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
    S-Agriculture and Tourism
  • SB42
    Relating to: repair and replacement of implements of husbandry under warranty.
    Senator Jacque
    Representative Tittl
    S-Agriculture and Tourism
  • SB58
    Relating to: nitrate contamination and the well compensation grant program.
    Senator Cowles
    Representative Kitchens
    S-Agriculture and Tourism
  • SB264
    Relating to: prohibiting a foreign adversary from acquiring agricultural or forestry land in this state.
    Senator Jacque
    Representative Penterman
    S-Agriculture and Tourism
  • SB319
    Relating to: exempting certain farm owners from campground licensing.
    Senator Stafsholt
    Representative Magnafici
    S-Agriculture and Tourism
  • SB348
    Relating to: limitations on ownership of agricultural or forestry land in this state by foreign persons.
    Senator Stafsholt
    Representative Plumer
    S-Agriculture and Tourism
  • SB409
    Relating to: creating an online, interactive carbon calculator for farmers.
    Senator Cowles
    Representative Oldenburg
    S-Agriculture and Tourism
  • SB451
    Relating to: allowing certain municipalities to increase the rate of the premier resort area tax.
    Senator Ballweg
    Representative Dallman
    S-Agriculture and Tourism

Items Out of Committee

Item
Description
Main Author(s) and Status
  • AB131
    Relating to: membership in county land conservation committees.
    Representative Schutt
    Senator Ballweg
    A-Enacted into Law
  • AGGODFREY
    of Highland, as a Member on the Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2023.
    Livestock Facility Siting Review Board
    S-Confirmed
  • AGGASKA
    of Columbus, as a Member on the Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2024.
    Livestock Facility Siting Review Board
    S-Confirmed
  • AGWILLIAMSON
    of Middleton, as a Member on the Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2024.
    Livestock Facility Siting Review Board
    S-Confirmed
  • AGSAND
    of Prairie Farm, as a Member on the Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2025.
    Livestock Facility Siting Review Board
    S-Available for Scheduling
  • AGDIEDERICH
    of De Pere, as a Member on the Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2025.
    Livestock Facility Siting Review Board
    S-Confirmed
  • AGHALVERSON
    of Manitowoc, as a Member on the Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2026.
    Livestock Facility Siting Review Board
    S-Available for Scheduling
  • CR21-109
    Relating to the regulation of recreational and educational camps and affecting small business.
    Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
    S-Committee Action Complete
  • CR22-022
    Relating to plant inspection and pest control.
    Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
    S-Committee Action Complete
  • CR22-062
    Relating to administrative orders and contested cases.
    Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
    S-Committee Action Complete
  • CR22-065
    Relating to grants.
    Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
    S-Committee Action Complete
  • CR22-069
    Relating to recreational and educational camps.
    Safety and Professional Services
    S-Committee Action Complete
  • CR22-080
    Relating to the removal of obsolete language and resolve statutory conflicts.
    Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
    S-Administrative Rules
  • CR23-003
    Relating to inedible animal by-products.
    Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
    S-Committee Action Complete
  • EAMEYERS
    of Bayfield, as a Public Member on the Wisconsin Historical Society Board of Curators, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2025.
    Wisconsin Historical Society Board of Curators
    S-Available for Scheduling
  • EALANG
    of Prairie du Sac, as a Veterinarian Representative on the Veterinary Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2027.
    Veterinary Examining Board
    S-Available for Scheduling
  • EASOLVERSONK
    of La Crosse, as a Veterinarian Representative on the Veterinary Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2025.
    Veterinary Examining Board
    S-Available for Scheduling
  • EAWINTERS
    of Wausau, as a Public Member on the Wisconsin Historical Society Board of Curators, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2026.
    Wisconsin Historical Society Board of Curators
    S-Available for Scheduling
  • EALEIS
    of Cashton, as an Agriculture Representative on the Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2029.
    Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
    S-Available for Scheduling
  • EABAUER
    of Ellsworth, as a Consumer Representative on the Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2029.
    Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
    S-Available for Scheduling
  • EAHINCHLEY
    of Cambridge, as an Agriculture Representative on the Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2029.
    Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
    S-Available for Scheduling
  • EACRANE
    of Burlington, as a General Business Representative on the State Fair Park Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2028.
    State Fair Park Board
    S-Available for Scheduling
  • EAZENTNER
    of Brooklyn, as a Public Member on the Auctioneer Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2027.
    Auctioneer Board
    S-Withdrawn
  • EASAYERS
    of Cross Plains, as Secretary of the Department of Tourism, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
    Department of Tourism
    S-Confirmed
  • EAJONES
    of Clyman, as a Professional Member on the Auctioneer Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2026.
    Auctioneer Board
    S-Available for Scheduling
  • EAMAXWELLD
    of Westby, as a Non-Resident on the Watershed Representing Tourism Interests of the Kickapoo Reserve Management Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2025.
    Kickapoo Reserve Management Board
    S-Confirmed
  • EACOATES
    of Franksville, as a Representative with Experience in Agriculture on the State Fair Park Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2027.
    State Fair Park Board
    S-Confirmed
  • EABANKER
    of Madison, as a Public Member on the Wisconsin Historical Society Board of Curators, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2025.
    Wisconsin Historical Society Board of Curators
    S-Withdrawn
  • EASOLVERSON
    of La Crosse, as a Veterinarian on the Veterinary Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2023.
    Veterinary Examining Board
    S-Confirmed
  • EAROMANSKI
    of Monona, as Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
    Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
    S-Confirmed
  • SB24
    Relating to: the distribution and labeling of fertilizers and soil or plant additives produced from manure.
    Senator Jacque
    Representative Krug
    A-Received
  • SB36
    Relating to: modifying the Department of Tourism's reporting duties and repealing requirements to distribute cheese, submit a financial statement, and use famous residents in marketing.
    Senator Ballweg
    Representative Plumer
    S-Enacted into law
  • SB59
    Relating to: eligibility for producer-led watershed, lake, and river protection grants.
    Senator Cowles
    Representative Kitchens
    S-Tabled
  • SB134
    Relating to: farmland preservation agreements and tax credits.
    Senator Testin
    Representative Oldenburg
    A-Received
  • SB147
    Relating to: membership in county land conservation committees.
    Senator Ballweg
    Representative Schutt
    S-Hold (Available for Scheduling)
  • SB311
    Relating to: state aid for prizes awarded at local fairs.
    Senator Ballweg
    Representative Kurtz
    A-Received
  • SB370
    Relating to: funding for the Farm and Industry Short Course program at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and making an appropriation.
    Senator Ballweg
    Representative Petryk
    S-Finance

Items In Committee

Item
Description
Main Author(s) and Status
  • AB14
    Relating to: repair and replacement of implements of husbandry under warranty.
    Representative Tittl
    Senator Jacque
    S-Agriculture and Tourism
  • AGENGELBRECHT
    of Two Rivers, as a Member on the Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2027.
    Livestock Facility Siting Review Board
    S-Agriculture and Tourism
  • CR22-081
    Relating to dog import rabies vaccination.
    Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
    S-Agriculture and Tourism
  • EAMIESEN
    of Edgerton, as a Veterinarian Representative on the Veterinary Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2026.
    Veterinary Examining Board
    S-Agriculture and Tourism
  • EASCHUH
    of Oshkosh, as a Certified Veterinary Technician Representative on the Veterinary Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2026.
    Veterinary Examining Board
    S-Agriculture and Tourism
  • EABROWNC
    of Menomonie, as an Agriculture Representative on the Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2025.
    Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
    S-Agriculture and Tourism
  • SB42
    Relating to: repair and replacement of implements of husbandry under warranty.
    Senator Jacque
    Representative Tittl
    S-Agriculture and Tourism
  • SB58
    Relating to: nitrate contamination and the well compensation grant program.
    Senator Cowles
    Representative Kitchens
    S-Agriculture and Tourism
  • SB264
    Relating to: prohibiting a foreign adversary from acquiring agricultural or forestry land in this state.
    Senator Jacque
    Representative Penterman
    S-Agriculture and Tourism
  • SB319
    Relating to: exempting certain farm owners from campground licensing.
    Senator Stafsholt
    Representative Magnafici
    S-Agriculture and Tourism
  • SB348
    Relating to: limitations on ownership of agricultural or forestry land in this state by foreign persons.
    Senator Stafsholt
    Representative Plumer
    S-Agriculture and Tourism
  • SB409
    Relating to: creating an online, interactive carbon calculator for farmers.
    Senator Cowles
    Representative Oldenburg
    S-Agriculture and Tourism
  • SB451
    Relating to: allowing certain municipalities to increase the rate of the premier resort area tax.
    Senator Ballweg
    Representative Dallman
    S-Agriculture and Tourism

Items Out of Committee

Item
Description
Main Author(s) and Status
  • AB131
    Relating to: membership in county land conservation committees.
    Representative Schutt
    Senator Ballweg
    A-Enacted into Law
  • AGGODFREY
    of Highland, as a Member on the Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2023.
    Livestock Facility Siting Review Board
    S-Confirmed
  • AGGASKA
    of Columbus, as a Member on the Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2024.
    Livestock Facility Siting Review Board
    S-Confirmed
  • AGWILLIAMSON
    of Middleton, as a Member on the Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2024.
    Livestock Facility Siting Review Board
    S-Confirmed
  • AGSAND
    of Prairie Farm, as a Member on the Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2025.
    Livestock Facility Siting Review Board
    S-Available for Scheduling
  • AGDIEDERICH
    of De Pere, as a Member on the Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2025.
    Livestock Facility Siting Review Board
    S-Confirmed
  • AGHALVERSON
    of Manitowoc, as a Member on the Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2026.
    Livestock Facility Siting Review Board
    S-Available for Scheduling
  • CR21-109
    Relating to the regulation of recreational and educational camps and affecting small business.
    Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
    S-Committee Action Complete
  • CR22-022
    Relating to plant inspection and pest control.
    Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
    S-Committee Action Complete
  • CR22-062
    Relating to administrative orders and contested cases.
    Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
    S-Committee Action Complete
  • CR22-065
    Relating to grants.
    Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
    S-Committee Action Complete
  • CR22-069
    Relating to recreational and educational camps.
    Safety and Professional Services
    S-Committee Action Complete
  • CR22-080
    Relating to the removal of obsolete language and resolve statutory conflicts.
    Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
    S-Administrative Rules
  • CR23-003
    Relating to inedible animal by-products.
    Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
    S-Committee Action Complete
  • EAMEYERS
    of Bayfield, as a Public Member on the Wisconsin Historical Society Board of Curators, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2025.
    Wisconsin Historical Society Board of Curators
    S-Available for Scheduling
  • EALANG
    of Prairie du Sac, as a Veterinarian Representative on the Veterinary Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2027.
    Veterinary Examining Board
    S-Available for Scheduling
  • EASOLVERSONK
    of La Crosse, as a Veterinarian Representative on the Veterinary Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2025.
    Veterinary Examining Board
    S-Available for Scheduling
  • EAWINTERS
    of Wausau, as a Public Member on the Wisconsin Historical Society Board of Curators, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2026.
    Wisconsin Historical Society Board of Curators
    S-Available for Scheduling
  • EALEIS
    of Cashton, as an Agriculture Representative on the Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2029.
    Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
    S-Available for Scheduling
  • EABAUER
    of Ellsworth, as a Consumer Representative on the Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2029.
    Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
    S-Available for Scheduling
  • EAHINCHLEY
    of Cambridge, as an Agriculture Representative on the Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2029.
    Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
    S-Available for Scheduling
  • EACRANE
    of Burlington, as a General Business Representative on the State Fair Park Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2028.
    State Fair Park Board
    S-Available for Scheduling
  • EAZENTNER
    of Brooklyn, as a Public Member on the Auctioneer Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2027.
    Auctioneer Board
    S-Withdrawn
  • EASAYERS
    of Cross Plains, as Secretary of the Department of Tourism, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
    Department of Tourism
    S-Confirmed
  • EAJONES
    of Clyman, as a Professional Member on the Auctioneer Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2026.
    Auctioneer Board
    S-Available for Scheduling
  • EAMAXWELLD
    of Westby, as a Non-Resident on the Watershed Representing Tourism Interests of the Kickapoo Reserve Management Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2025.
    Kickapoo Reserve Management Board
    S-Confirmed
  • EACOATES
    of Franksville, as a Representative with Experience in Agriculture on the State Fair Park Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2027.
    State Fair Park Board
    S-Confirmed
  • EABANKER
    of Madison, as a Public Member on the Wisconsin Historical Society Board of Curators, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2025.
    Wisconsin Historical Society Board of Curators
    S-Withdrawn
  • EASOLVERSON
    of La Crosse, as a Veterinarian on the Veterinary Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2023.
    Veterinary Examining Board
    S-Confirmed
  • EAROMANSKI
    of Monona, as Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
    Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
    S-Confirmed
  • SB24
    Relating to: the distribution and labeling of fertilizers and soil or plant additives produced from manure.
    Senator Jacque
    Representative Krug
    A-Received
  • SB36
    Relating to: modifying the Department of Tourism's reporting duties and repealing requirements to distribute cheese, submit a financial statement, and use famous residents in marketing.
    Senator Ballweg
    Representative Plumer
    S-Enacted into law
  • SB59
    Relating to: eligibility for producer-led watershed, lake, and river protection grants.
    Senator Cowles
    Representative Kitchens
    S-Tabled
  • SB134
    Relating to: farmland preservation agreements and tax credits.
    Senator Testin
    Representative Oldenburg
    A-Received
  • SB147
    Relating to: membership in county land conservation committees.
    Senator Ballweg
    Representative Schutt
    S-Hold (Available for Scheduling)
  • SB311
    Relating to: state aid for prizes awarded at local fairs.
    Senator Ballweg
    Representative Kurtz
    A-Received
  • SB370
    Relating to: funding for the Farm and Industry Short Course program at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and making an appropriation.
    Senator Ballweg
    Representative Petryk
    S-Finance