Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges

Senate Bill 518

Relating to:  University of Wisconsin System branch campus redevelopment grants, including a grant to Richland County, and making an appropriation.

By Senators Marklein and Testin; cosponsored by Representatives Kurtz, Dallman, Dittrich, Duchow, Gundrum, Michalski, Novak, O'Connor and Oldenburg.

October 16, 2023        Referred to Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges

December 06, 2023     Public Hearing Held

Present:       (6)        Senator Feyen; Senators Stafsholt, Cowles, Knodl, Pfaff and Taylor.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann

·      Consultant Jon Hochkammer - Richland County

·      Senator Howard Marklein - 17th Senate District

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Marcie Rainbolt - Wisconsin Counties Association

·      County Adminisrator Candace Pesch - Richland County

·      County Board Chair Marty Brewer - Richland County

·      Secretary Missy Hughes - Wisconsin economic development corporation

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

January 03, 2024         Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot

Present:       (6)        Senator Feyen; Senators Stafsholt, Cowles, Knodl, Pfaff and Taylor.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by  that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (6)     Senator Feyen; Senators Stafsholt, Cowles, Knodl, Pfaff and Taylor.

Noes:     (0)     None.

SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 0

Moved by  that Senate Bill 518 be recommended for passage as amended.

Ayes:     (6)     Senator Feyen; Senators Stafsholt, Cowles, Knodl, Pfaff and Taylor.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 0

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Tim Lakin

Committee Clerk