Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Agriculture and Tourism
Senate Bill 451
Relating to: allowing certain municipalities to increase the rate of the premier resort area tax.
By Senators Ballweg, Marklein and Quinn; cosponsored by Representatives Dallman, Kurtz, Donovan, Novak, O'Connor and Melotik.
September 20, 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
· Tim McCumber - Village of Lake Delton
· Tom Diehl - Village Of Lake Delton And Wisconsin Dells
· Lt Bill Laughlin - Lake Delton Police Department
· John Chasten - Wisconsin Dells Visitors And Convention Bureau
· Senator Joan Ballweg - 14 Senate District
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Eric Knight - Association of wisconsin tourism attractions
· Kathy Kilgore - WHLA
· Susan Quam - Wisconsin Restaurant Association
· Rep Alex Dallman
· Rep Todd Novak - 51st Assembly District
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
October 12, 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 451 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
