Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Agriculture and Tourism
Senate Bill 36
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.
By Senators Ballweg, Cowles, Marklein, Smith, Spreitzer and Taylor; cosponsored by Representatives Plumer, Dallman, C. Anderson, Armstrong, Kitchens, Mursau, Myers, Novak, Penterman, Rozar and Schutt.
February 03, 2023 Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Tourism
February 16, 2023 Public Hearing Held
Present: (9) Senator Ballweg; Senators Tomczyk, Marklein, Testin, Quinn, Pfaff, Smith, Spreitzer and Hesselbein.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator Joan Ballweg - 14th Senate District
· Secretary-Designee Anne Sayers - Department of Tourism
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Bill Elliott - Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association
· Eric Knight - AWTA
· Eric Knight - AWTA
· Susan Quam - Wisconsin Restaurant Association
· Representative Jon Plumer
· Executive director Julia Hertel - Destinations Wisconsin
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
March 08, 2023 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (9) Senator Ballweg; Senators Tomczyk, Marklein, Testin, Quinn, Pfaff, Smith, Spreitzer and Hesselbein.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by that Senate Bill 36 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (9) Senator Ballweg; Senators Tomczyk, Marklein, Testin, Quinn, Pfaff, Smith, Spreitzer and Hesselbein.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 9, Noes 0
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David Specht-Boardman
Committee Clerk
