Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Agriculture and Tourism

Senate Bill 24

Relating to: the distribution and labeling of fertilizers and soil or plant additives produced from manure.

By Senators Jacque, Ballweg, Cowles and Stroebel; cosponsored by Representatives Krug, Armstrong, Kitchens, Murphy, Mursau and Wichgers.

January 27, 2023         Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Tourism

April 20, 2023             Public Hearing Held

Present:       (8)        Senator Ballweg; Senators Tomczyk, Marklein, Quinn, Pfaff, Smith, Spreitzer and Hesselbein.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (1)        Senator Testin.

Appearances For

·      Sen. Andre Jacque

·      Chad Zuleger - Dairy Business Association

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      Director Of The Bureau Of Agrichemical Management At DATCP Robby Personette - DATCP

Registrations For

·      Tim Fiocchi - Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

May 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 24 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