Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Transportation and Local Government

Senate Bill 624

Relating to: method for establishing proof of financial responsibility for municipal solid waste facilities; payments for closure, long-term care, and corrective action costs for certain solid or hazardous waste facilities; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; granting rule-making authority; and making an appropriation.

By Senator Jacque; cosponsored by Representatives Mursau and Schmidt.

November 07, 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

·      Sen. Andre Jacque

·      John Welch

·      Waste Facilities Manager Paul Klose - Mar-Oco Landfill

·      Rep Jeff Mursau - 36th assembly

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      Mike Schmit - WI DNR

Registrations For

·      Katie Scott - League of WI Municipalities

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

February 15, 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 Bill 624 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Tomczyk; Senators Cowles, Hutton, Carpenter and Pfaff.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Mitch Sands

Committee Clerk