Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Agriculture and Tourism
Senate Bill 409
Relating to: creating an online, interactive carbon calculator for farmers.
By Senators Cowles, Ballweg and Cabral-Guevara; cosponsored by Representatives Oldenburg, Tranel, Mursau, Novak, O'Connor, Schmidt, Subeck and Kitchens.
September 08, 2023 Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Tourism
September 27, 2023 Public Hearing Held
Present: (8) Senator Ballweg; Senators Tomczyk, Marklein, Testin, Quinn, Pfaff, Smith and Spreitzer.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Mark Hoffmann - Wisconsin corn growers associationted
· Senator Robert Cowles - 2nd Senate District
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· Tim Baye - University of Wisconsin
· Bureau director Tim Anderson - DaTCp
Registrations For
· Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin Potato And Vegetable Growers Association
· Rep Loren Oldenburg
· Bob Welch - Wisconsin corn growers Wisconsin biofuels association Wisconsin biomass energy coalition
· Chad Zuleger - Dairy Business Association
· Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin Association Of Professional Agricultural Consultants
· State Rep. Travis Tranel - 49th Assembly District.
· Tim Fiocchi - Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
· Gary Tauchen
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· Manager Kirby Wagner - GROWMARK
January 11, 2024 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 Substitute Amendment 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (8) Senator Ballweg; Senators Tomczyk, Marklein, Testin, Quinn, Pfaff, Smith and Spreitzer.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT 2 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 8, Noes 0
Moved by that Senate Bill 409 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (8) Senator Ballweg; Senators Tomczyk, Marklein, Testin, Quinn, Pfaff, Smith and Spreitzer.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 8, Noes 0
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David Specht-Boardman
Committee Clerk
