Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

Senate Bill 220

Relating to: funding for the Fenwood Creek watershed pilot project.

By Senators James, Tomczyk and Spreitzer; cosponsored by Representatives Rozar, Edming, Palmeri, Shankland and Snyder.

April 14, 2023             Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

May 10, 2023              Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Cowles; Senators Wimberger, Tomczyk, Wirch and Hesselbein.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Senator Jesse James

·      Representative Donna Rozar

·      Brooke Bembenek - Marathon County Conservation, Planning, and Zoning Department

·      Kirstie Heidenreich - Marathon County Conservation, Planning, and Zoning Department

·      Matt Krueger - Wisconsin Land and Water

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Tom Bressner - Wisconsin Agri-Business Association

·      Michelle Ramirez-White - Wisconsin Farmers Union

·      Tenzin Botsford - Marathon County Farmers Union

·      Erik Kanter - Clean Wisconsin

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

September 20, 2023    Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot

Present:       (5)        Senator Cowles; Senators Wimberger, Tomczyk, Wirch and Hesselbein.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by  that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Cowles; Senators Wimberger, Tomczyk, Wirch and Hesselbein.

Noes:     (0)     None.

SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

Moved by  that Senate Bill 220 be recommended for passage as amended.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Cowles; Senators Wimberger, Tomczyk, Wirch and Hesselbein.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Evan Miller

Committee Clerk