Assembly

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Public Benefit Reform

Assembly Bill 164

Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law and federal Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment grants.

By Representatives B. Jacobson, Snyder, Dallman, Duchow, Green, Gundrum, Knodl, Kreibich, Nedweski, Murphy, O'Connor, Wichgers, Wittke and Allen; cosponsored by Senator Jacque.

April 08, 2025             Referred to Committee on Public Benefit Reform

April 10, 2025             Public Hearing Held

Present:       (6)        Representative Knodl; Representatives Maxey, Neylon, Allen, Clancy and Phelps.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Representative Pat Snyder - Wisconsin State Legislature

·      President Brian Dake - Wisconsin Independent Businesses

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Senator Andre Jacque - Wisconsin State Legislature

·      Tyler Lamensky - FGA Action

·      Rachel Van Velde - WMC

·      Tyler Lamensky - FGA Action

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      Department of Workforce Development - State Agency

April 15, 2025             Executive Session Held

Present:       (6)        Representative Knodl; Representatives Maxey, Neylon, Allen, Clancy and Phelps.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Representative Allen, seconded by Representative Maxey that Assembly Bill 164 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (4)     Representative Knodl; Representatives Maxey, Neylon and Allen.

Noes:     (2)     Representatives Clancy and Phelps.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 2

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Danielle Rogers

Committee Clerk