Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Senate Bill 906
Relating to: education about rechargeable batteries and providing grants for collecting and recycling rechargeable batteries.
By Senators Tomczyk and Cowles; cosponsored by Representative Kitchens.
January 11, 2024 Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
January 24, 2024 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Cowles; Senators Wimberger, Tomczyk, Wirch and Agard.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Representative Joel Kitchens
· Michael Donatello - Office of Senator Cory Tomczyk
· Jason Johns - National Waste & Recycling Association - Wisconsin Chapter
· David Pellitteri - National Waste & Recycling Association - Wisconsin Chapter
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· Kate Strom Hiorns - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
· Sarah Murray - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Registrations For
· Jordan Lamb - GFL Everglades Holdings, LLC
· Drew Cochrane - Pellitteri Waste Systems
· Julie Ketchum - WM (formerly Waste Management)
Registrations Against
· None.
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 Wimberger that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senator Cowles; Senators Wimberger, Tomczyk, Wirch and Agard.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Cowles, seconded by Senator Tomczyk that Senate Bill 906 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (5) Senator Cowles; Senators Wimberger, Tomczyk, Wirch and Agard.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Evan Miller
Committee Clerk
