Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care
Assembly Bill 431
Relating to: practice of fitting and dealing in hearing aids, certification of hearing instrument specialists to engage in cerumen management, and granting rule-making authority.
By Representatives Rozar, S. Johnson, Behnke, Brandtjen, Clancy, Gustafson, Madison, Moses, O'Connor, Schmidt, Tusler, VanderMeer and Wichgers; cosponsored by Senator Cabral-Guevara.
September 19, 2023 Referred to Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care
October 10, 2023 Public Hearing Held
Present: (15) Representative Moses; Representatives Rozar, Brooks, Dittrich, Gundrum, Magnafici, Murphy, Sapik, Summerfield, VanderMeer, Subeck, Riemer, J. Anderson, Vining and Drake.
Absent: (1) Representative Schutt.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Rep. Donna Rozar - 69th Assembly District
· Todd Beyer - WI Alliance of Hearing Professionals
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Ryan Retza - on behalf of Senator Cabral-Guevara
· Nathan Butzlaff - WI Assoc. of Local Health Departments and Boards
· Nathan Butzlaff - WI Public Health Associations
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
November 09, 2023 Executive Session Held
Present: (15) Representative Moses; Representatives Rozar, Brooks, Dittrich, Gundrum, Magnafici, Murphy, Schutt, Summerfield, VanderMeer, Subeck, Riemer, J. Anderson, Vining and Drake.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Representative Sapik.
Moved by Representative Brooks, seconded by Representative Rozar that Assembly Bill 431 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (12) Representative Moses; Representatives Rozar, Brooks, Dittrich, Gundrum, Magnafici, Murphy, Schutt, Summerfield, VanderMeer, J. Anderson and Drake.
Noes: (3) Representatives Subeck, Riemer and Vining.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 3
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Maryjane Behm
Committee Clerk
