Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Health

Senate Bill 706

Relating to: scholarships for Marquette University School of Dentistry students who practice in dental health shortage areas.

By Senators Testin, Ballweg, Feyen, Nass and Wirch; cosponsored by Representatives Sapik, Kurtz, Brandtjen, Callahan, Dittrich, Donovan, Melotik, Murphy, Mursau, Novak, Oldenburg, Penterman, Rodriguez, Snyder, Subeck, Tusler, VanderMeer and Zimmerman.

November 21, 2023    Referred to Committee on Health

December 07, 2023     Public Hearing Held

Present:       (6)        Senator Cabral-Guevara; Senators Testin, Felzkowski, Jacque, L. Johnson and Carpenter.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Dr Chris Hansen - Wda

·      Dr Chris Hansen - Wda

·      Mary Czech Mrochinski - Marquette University

·      State Senator Patrick Testin - 24th Senate District

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Andy Engel - Delta dental of wisconsin

·      Rep. Tony Kurtz - 50th Assembly District

·      Tom Moore - Association of Dental Support Organizations

·      Layla Merrifield - Wis Technical College District Boards Assoc

·      Dr Morna Foy - WTCS

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

December 19, 2023     Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot

Present:       (6)        Senator Cabral-Guevara; Senators Testin, Felzkowski, Jacque, L. Johnson and Carpenter.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by  that Senate Bill 706 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Cabral-Guevara; Senators Testin, Felzkowski, L. Johnson and Carpenter.

Noes:     (1)     Senator Jacque.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 1

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Michael Moscicke

Committee Clerk