Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage
Senate Bill 579
Relating to: regulating earned wage access services, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
By Senators Stafsholt, Tomczyk and Cowles; cosponsored by Representatives Dallman, Neylon, Allen, Dittrich, Gundrum, Murphy, Mursau, Nedweski, Novak, Rettinger, Steffen and Tusler.
October 30, 2023 Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage
December 06, 2023 Public Hearing Held
Present: (4) Senator Stafsholt; Senators Felzkowski, Tomczyk and Agard.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Senator Spreitzer.
Appearances For
· Senator Rob Stafsholt - 10th SD
· Ben LaRocco - EarnIn
· Ryan Naples - Daily Pay
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Brian Dake - WI Independent Businesses
· Representative Alex Dallman - 41st AD
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
February 16, 2024 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator Stafsholt; Senators Felzkowski, Tomczyk, Spreitzer and Agard.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senator Stafsholt; Senators Felzkowski, Tomczyk, Spreitzer and Agard.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Moved by that Senate Bill 579 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (5) Senator Stafsholt; Senators Felzkowski, Tomczyk, Spreitzer and Agard.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Sharlene Konkel
Committee Clerk
