Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Agriculture and Tourism
Senate Bill 311
Relating to: state aid for prizes awarded at local fairs.
By Senators Ballweg, Feyen, Marklein, Spreitzer and Stroebel; cosponsored by Representatives Kurtz, Schutt, Armstrong, Behnke, Edming, Green, Magnafici, Moses, Mursau, Oldenburg, Plumer, Schmidt, Summerfield, Tittl and Shankland.
May 24, 2023 Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Tourism
July 27, 2023 Public Hearing Held
Present: (7) Senator Ballweg; Senators Tomczyk, Marklein, Testin, Quinn, Pfaff and Spreitzer.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Senator Smith.
Appearances For
· Susan Quam
· Lori Ripp - Lodi Agricultural Fair
· Marie Preuss - Elroy Fair
· Vicki Mcgowan
· Rep. Tony Kurtz
· Director Amy Listle - Wisconsin Association Of Fair And Jefferson County Fair
· Senator Joan Ballweg - 14th Senate District
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Diane Moll - Lodi agricultural fair
· Terry Quam - Lodi Ag Fair
· Susan Crane - Self
· Michael Bradley - Elroy Fair
· Brian Bolan - Jefferson County Fair
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
August 30, 2023 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (8) Senator Ballweg; Senators Tomczyk, Marklein, Testin, Quinn, Pfaff, Smith and Spreitzer.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by that Senate Bill 311 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (8) Senator Ballweg; Senators Tomczyk, Marklein, Testin, Quinn, Pfaff, Smith and Spreitzer.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 8, Noes 0
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David Specht-Boardman
Committee Clerk
