Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Health
Senate Bill 440
Relating to: creation of a cremation permit application form.
By Senators Ballweg, Cabral-Guevara, Felzkowski, L. Johnson and Testin; cosponsored by Representatives Penterman, Gustafson, Born, Gundrum, Mursau, Novak, Ohnstad, Snodgrass, Stubbs, Tusler, VanderMeer and Myers.
September 20, 2023 Referred to Committee on Health
October 04, 2023 Public Hearing Held
Present: (6) Senator Cabral-Guevara; Senators Testin, Felzkowski, Jacque, Hesselbein and Carpenter.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator Joan Ballweg
· Erin Longmire - Funeral Service and Cremation Alliance
· Tara Steininger - Becker-Ritter Funeral Home
· Representative Will Penterman
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Rebecca Hogan - Wisconsin Funeral Directors Associaton
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· HJ Waukau - Department of Health Services
October 12, 2023 Executive Session Held
Present: (6) Senator Cabral-Guevara; Senators Testin, Felzkowski, Jacque, Hesselbein and Carpenter.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Hesselbein, seconded by Senator Testin that Senate Bill 440 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (6) Senator Cabral-Guevara; Senators Testin, Felzkowski, Jacque, Hesselbein and Carpenter.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 0
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Michael Moscicke
Committee Clerk
