Assembly

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation

Assembly Bill 238

Relating to: software, communications equipment, and maps for nonprofit organizations that promote the operation of all-terrain and utility terrain vehicles.

By Representatives Swearingen, Bodden, Brooks, Edming, Gundrum, Mursau, Novak, Spiros, Tranel and Green; cosponsored by Senators Marklein, Cowles, Feyen and Tomczyk.

April 28, 2023             Referred to Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation

September 19, 2023    Public Hearing Held

Present:       (10)      Representative Mursau; Representatives Edming, Green, Swearingen, Tittl, Snodgrass, Andraca, Bare, Joers and Palmeri.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (5)        Representatives Callahan, Bodden, Moses, Pronschinske and Tusler.

Appearances For

·      Rep. Rob Swearingen - 34th Assembly District

·      Randy Harden - WI ATV/UTV Association

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      Lt. Jacob Holsclaw - WI DNR

Registrations For

·      Hank Wozniel - WI ATV/UTV Association

·      Ann Harden - WI ATV/UTV Association

·      Sen. Howard Marklein -  17th Senate District

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

October 03, 2023        Executive Session Held

Present:       (13)      Representative Mursau; Representatives Bodden, Edming, Green, Moses, Pronschinske, Swearingen, Tittl, Tusler, Snodgrass, Andraca, Bare and Joers.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (2)        Representatives Callahan and Palmeri.

Moved by Representative Tittl, seconded by Representative Edming that Assembly Bill 238 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (13)   Representative Mursau; Representatives Bodden, Edming, Green, Moses, Pronschinske, Swearingen, Tittl, Tusler, Snodgrass, Andraca, Bare and Joers.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 0

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Cory Bruce

Committee Clerk