Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on State Affairs
Assembly Bill 503
Relating to: the definition of hemp.
By Representatives Brill, Piwowarczyk, Wichgers, Donovan, Behnke, Dittrich, Gundrum, Maxey, O'Connor and Murphy; cosponsored by Senators Kapenga, Wanggaard, Jacque and Nass.
October 09, 2025 Referred to Committee on State Affairs
November 04, 2025 Public Hearing Held
Present: (9) Representative Swearingen; Representatives Green, Summerfield, Wittke, Spiros, Piwowarczyk, Sinicki, Kirsch and Roe.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Representative Moses.
Appearances For
· Charlie Panosian
· Hannah Palmer
· Rep. Lindee Brill - Assembly District 27
Appearances Against
· Timothy Frey - Ignite Dispensary
· Matt Walsh - CBD American Shannan Waukesha
· Justin Letizia - Canna Bloom Farmacy
· Stephanie Lembke - Canna Bloom Farmacy
· Trisha Daniels - Brick and Mortar Hemp co.
· Daniel Castillo
· Lacee Blair
· Alan Robinson
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Kally Kalath - Samamtan's Hard, Inc
· Dr. Kevin Sabet - Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions
· Caty McDermott - Badger State Sheriffs, WI Sheriffs, Deputy Sheriffs
· Anthony Pozorski - Grant County Assistant District Attorney
· Sen. Chris Kapenga - 33rd Senate District
Registrations Against
· Justin Hopf - Drinkin' Buds
· Sarah Hornung - HerbRx Retailer
· Roy Martin
· Brim Stella - Smocks Dispensary
· Arionna Treinen - Herb RX
· Ben Gilmore - Cannabloom Farmacy
· Mike Semmann - WI Grocers Association
· Chad Frey - Canna Bloom Farmacy
· Zach Rowe - Canna Bloom
· Michelle Ramirez-White - Wisconsin Famers Union
· Erik Rasmussen - The Flower Shoppe
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
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Emmett Smith
Committee Clerk
