Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Agriculture and Tourism
Senate Bill 810
Relating to: grants awarded by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for the purpose of attracting opportunities and events to Wisconsin.
By Senators Ballweg, Bradley, Carpenter, Feyen, Marklein, Spreitzer and Testin; cosponsored by Representatives Dallman, Kurtz, C. Anderson, Dittrich, Kitchens, Krug, Mursau, Novak, O'Connor, Penterman, Plumer, Schraa, Stubbs and Swearingen.
December 12, 2023 Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Tourism
January 10, 2024 Public Hearing Held
Present: (8) Senator Ballweg; Senators Tomczyk, Marklein, Testin, Quinn, Pfaff, Smith and Spreitzer.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Vp of communications Claire Koenig - Visit Milwaukee
· Mr Bob Cook - Milwaukee bucks
· Senator Joan Ballweg - 14 Senate District
· Rep Alex Dallman
· Bill Elliott - WI Hotel & Lodging Association
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Eric Knight - Association of Wisconsin Tourism attractions
· State director Bill Smith - National Federation of Independent Business
· EVP Susan Quam - Wisconsin Restaurant Association
· Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin Dells Visitors And Convention Bureau
· Catherine McDermott - Destinations Wisconsin
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
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 Bill 810 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
