Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Commerce
Assembly Bill 238
Relating to: prohibiting hotels, inns, and motels from discriminating against dog handlers who are accompanied by search and rescue dogs.
By Representatives Green, Andraca, Mursau, O'Connor and Piwowarczyk; cosponsored by Senators James and Wanggaard.
May 02, 2025 Referred to Committee on Commerce
October 02, 2025 Public Hearing Held
Present: (6) Representative Kreibich; Representatives Tranel, Tusler, Green, Doyle and Prado.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Representative Chanz Green - Wisconsin State Assembly, District 74
· Heather Wisner - Gitchigumi Search and Rescue
· Bill Elliot - WI Hotel and Lodging Association
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Senator Jesse James - Wisconsin State Senate, District 23
· Chris Wisner - GSAR
· Barb Brant
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
October 02, 2025 Executive Session Held
Present: (6) Representative Kreibich; Representatives Tranel, Tusler, Green, Doyle and Prado.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Representative Tranel, seconded by Representative Green that Assembly Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (6) Representative Kreibich; Representatives Tranel, Tusler, Green, Doyle and Prado.
Noes: (0) None.
ASSEMBLY AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Tranel, seconded by Representative Green that Assembly Bill 238 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (6) Representative Kreibich; Representatives Tranel, Tusler, Green, Doyle and Prado.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 0
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Faith Alpaugh
Committee Clerk
