Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Environment
Assembly Bill 209
Relating to: creating a hazard mitigation revolving loan program, creating a Great Lakes erosion control revolving loan program, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
By Representatives Zimmerman, Knodl, Mursau, Penterman and Piwowarczyk; cosponsored by Senator Jacque.
April 23, 2025 Referred to Committee on Environment
September 25, 2025 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Representative Goeben; Representatives Kitchens, Behnke, Palmeri and Miresse.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Representative Tucker.
Appearances For
· Sen. Andre Jacque
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Rep. Shannon Zimmerman
· Toni Herkert - League of Wisconsin Municipalities
· Michelle Ramirez-White - WI Farmers Union
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· Calvin Boldebuck - WI DNR
February 11, 2026 Executive Session Held
Present: (6) Representative Goeben; Representatives Tucker, Kitchens, Behnke, Palmeri and Miresse.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Representative Tucker, seconded by Representative Behnke that Assembly Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Representative Goeben; Representatives Tucker, Kitchens and Behnke.
Noes: (1) Representative Palmeri.
Recused: (1) Representative Miresse.
ASSEMBLY AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 1
Moved by Representative Behnke, seconded by Representative Tucker that Assembly Bill 209 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (4) Representative Goeben; Representatives Tucker, Kitchens and Behnke.
Noes: (2) Representatives Palmeri and Miresse.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 2
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Meagan Matthews
Committee Clerk
