Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage
Senate Bill 892
Relating to: preemption of certain local animal ordinances.
By Senator Quinn; cosponsored by Representatives Pronschinske, Dallman, Armstrong, Behnke, O'Connor, Schmidt and Wichgers.
February 27, 2024 Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage
March 05, 2024 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Stafsholt; Senators Felzkowski, Tomczyk, Spreitzer and Agard.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator Romaine Quinn - 25th SD
· Tim Fiocci - WI Farm Bureau
· Bob Welch - WI Bear Hunters Association
· Lane Ruhland - WI Dairy Alliance/Venture Dairy Coop
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Jordan Lamb - WI Cattlemen's Association
· Jordan Lamb - WI Pork Association
· Jordan Lamb - Bio Forward
· Jo-ell Carson - WI Veterinary Medical Association
· Tom Bressner - WI Ag Business Association
· Chad Zuleger - WI Dairy Business Association
· Bob Welch - WI Corn Growers Association
· Representative Treig Pronschinske - 92nd AD
Registrations Against
· Chuck Wegner - Clark County Humane Society
· Megan Nicholson - Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
March 06, 2024 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
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 892 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (3) Senator Stafsholt; Senators Felzkowski and Tomczyk.
Noes: (2) Senators Spreitzer and Agard.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
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Sharlene Konkel
Committee Clerk
