Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Assembly Bill 612
Relating to: the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson stewardship 2000 program, a major land acquisitions program, and making an appropriation.
By Representative Kurtz; cosponsored by Senator Testin.
October 31, 2025 Referred to Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation
November 04, 2025 Public Hearing Held
Present: (11) Representative Mursau; Representatives Melotik, Callahan, Tittl, Pronschinske, Swearingen, Wichgers, Palmeri, Andraca, Miresse and Udell.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Representative Moses.
Appearances For
· Tony Kurtz - State Representative Assembly District 41
· Nels Swenson - Ducks Unlimited
· Brian Glenzinski - Ducks Unlimited
· Mike Kuhr - WI Trout Unlimited
· Charles Carlin - Gathering Waters
· Cody Kamrowski - WI Wildlife Federation
· Seth Taft - Friends of WI State Parks
· Brad Heidel - WI Waterfowl Association
· Brian Vigue - Audubon Great Lakes
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· William Pennoyer - WI Non-Motorized Trails Council
Registrations For
· Rebekah Luedtke - WI County Forest Association
· Collin Driscoll - WI Counties Association
· Catherine McDermott - WI Parks and Recreation Association
· Joe Ruth - WI Towns Association
· Tom Moore - Audubon Great Lakes
· Toni Herkert - League of WI Municipalities
Registrations Against
· Stamena Mesec - WI Bear Hunters Association
Registrations for Information Only
· Calvin Boldebeck - WI DNR
November 12, 2025 Executive Session Held
Present: (12) Representative Mursau; Representatives Melotik, Callahan, Tittl, Moses, Pronschinske, Swearingen, Wichgers, Palmeri, Andraca, Miresse and Udell.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Representative Pronschinske, seconded by Representative Melotik that Assembly Bill 612 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (6) Representative Mursau; Representatives Melotik, Tittl, Moses, Pronschinske and Wichgers.
Noes: (6) Representatives Callahan, Swearingen, Palmeri, Andraca, Miresse and Udell.
WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION, Ayes 6, Noes 6
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Cory Bruce
Committee Clerk
