Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Labor, Regulatory Reform, Veterans and Military Affairs
Senate Bill 126
Relating to: the definition of public zoos and aquariums for purposes of captive wildlife regulations.
By Senators Wanggaard, Ballweg and Felzkowski; cosponsored by Representatives Dallman, Swearingen, Brooks, Moses, Murphy, Novak and Tusler.
March 08, 2023 Referred to Committee on Labor, Regulatory Reform, Veterans and Military Affairs
August 29, 2023 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Testin; Senators Nass, Wanggaard, Wirch and Carpenter.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Matt Schoebel - Timbavati wildlife park
· Kimberlyn Domaszek - Wildwood Wildlife Park
· Judy Domaszek - Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo and Safari
· Dr Kelly George - Zoological Association of America ZAA
· John Kunkel - Self
· Senator Van Wanggaard
Appearances Against
· Jeff Okazaki - Wisc. Federated humane societies
· Bethanie Gengler - Roadside Zoo News
· Megan Nicholson - Humane Society of the United States
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Shawn Domaszek - Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo and Safari
· Duane Domaszek - Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo and Safari
· Richard George - WildWoood wildlife park zoo
· Representative Alex Dallman
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
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Christina Nelson
Committee Clerk
