Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Senate Bill 316
Relating to: aquatic plant management plans and permit exemptions.
By Senators Feyen, Cowles, Felzkowski, Jacque, Nass, Stroebel and Tomczyk; cosponsored by Representatives Dallman, Schraa, Brooks, Murphy, Mursau, Rozar, Sapik, Spiros, Swearingen, Tusler and Tittl.
May 31, 2023 Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
October 04, 2023 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Cowles; Senators Wimberger, Tomczyk, Wirch and Hesselbein.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Matt Censky - 18th Senate District - Senator Dan Feyen
· Cory Zickert - Wisconsin Lake & Pond Resource LLC
· Craig Summerfield - Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce
Appearances Against
· Madi Johansen - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
· Michael Kowalkowski - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Representative Alex Dallman
· Scott Schara - The Pond People
· Jeff Stelzer - Wisconsin Lake & Pond Solutions LLC
· Robb Langjahr - Aquatic Biologists LLC
Registrations Against
· Peter Burress - Wisconsin Conservation Voters
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
February 08, 2024 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator Cowles; Senators Wimberger, Tomczyk, Wirch and Agard.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Cowles, seconded by Senator Tomczyk that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (3) Senator Cowles; Senators Wimberger and Tomczyk.
Noes: (2) Senators Wirch and Agard.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
Moved by Senator Cowles, seconded by Senator Wimberger that Senate Bill 316 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (3) Senator Cowles; Senators Wimberger and Tomczyk.
Noes: (2) Senators Wirch and Agard.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
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Evan Miller
Committee Clerk