Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Transportation and Local Government
Senate Bill 688
Relating to: local government competitive bidding thresholds and requiring school districts to utilize competitive bidding.
By Senators Stroebel, Felzkowski and Tomczyk; cosponsored by Representatives Brooks, Behnke, Bodden, Brandtjen, Dittrich, Moses, O'Connor, Rozar, Sortwell and Zimmerman.
November 15, 2023 Referred to Committee on Transportation and Local Government
January 10, 2024 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Tomczyk; Senators Cowles, Hutton, Carpenter and Pfaff.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Marcie Rainbolt - Wisconsin Counties Association
· Sen. Duey Stroebel - 20th Senate District
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Catherine McDermott - Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association
· Katie Scott - League of WI Municipalities
· Representative Rob Brooks
Registrations Against
· David Martin - Wisconsin Association of School Boards
· JEFFERY KNIGHT - MECHANOICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN
· JEFFERY KNIGHT - PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS ASS. OF MILW. AND S.E. WISC. INC
· Robb Kahl - Construction Business Group
· JEFFERY KNIGHT - SHEET METAL AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS ASS. OF MIKWAUKEE
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
February 08, 2024 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (5) Senator Tomczyk; Senators Cowles, Hutton, Carpenter and Pfaff.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (3) Senator Tomczyk; Senators Cowles and Hutton.
Noes: (2) Senators Carpenter and Pfaff.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
Moved by that Senate Bill 688 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (3) Senator Tomczyk; Senators Cowles and Hutton.
Noes: (2) Senators Carpenter and Pfaff.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
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Michael Donatello
Committee Clerk
