Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Universities and Revenue

Senate Bill 390

Relating to: grant to The Ability Center for a project to convert a park in southeast Wisconsin for the provision of recreation and rehabilitation opportunities for individuals with disabilities and making an appropriation.

By Senator Hutton; cosponsored by Representatives Michalski, Maxey, Vining and Dittrich.

August 11, 2023         Referred to Committee on Universities and Revenue

August 23, 2023         Public Hearing Held

Present:       (7)        Senator Hutton; Senators James, Nass, Ballweg, Larson, Roys and Smith.

Absent:       (1)        Senator Cabral-Guevara.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Raena Vrtochnick - Self

·      Executive Director Damian Buchman - The Ability Center

·      Raena Vrtochnick - Self

·      Representative Tom Michalski - 13th Assembly District

·      Senator Rob Hutton - 5th Senate District

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Guest Frank Vrtochnick - Ability Center

·      Rep Robyn Vining

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

September 06, 2023    Executive Session Held

Present:       (8)        Senator Hutton; Senators James, Nass, Ballweg, Cabral-Guevara, Larson, Roys and Smith.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Senator Hutton, seconded by Senator James that Senate Bill 390 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (7)     Senator Hutton; Senators James, Nass, Cabral-Guevara, Larson, Roys and Smith.

Noes:     (1)     Senator Ballweg.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 7, Noes 1

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Nicholas Esbeck

Committee Clerk