Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Tourism
Assembly Bill 243
Relating to: regulation of amusement rides located at campgrounds.
By Representatives Callahan and Knodl; cosponsored by Senator Jacque.
May 02, 2025 Referred to Committee on Tourism
January 07, 2026 Public Hearing Held
Present: (9) Representative Green; Representatives Swearingen, Kitchens, Mursau, Summerfield, Penterman, Billings, Joers and Spaude.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator Andre Jacque - 1st Senate District
· Emily Truell - Lake Arrowhead Campground
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Representative Calvin Callahan - 35th Assembly District
· Eric Knight - WI Association of Campground Owners
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
January 14, 2026 Executive Session Held
Present: (9) Representative Green; Representatives Swearingen, Kitchens, Mursau, Summerfield, Penterman, Billings, Joers and Spaude.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Representative Penterman, seconded by Representative Summerfield that Assembly Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (9) Representative Green; Representatives Swearingen, Kitchens, Mursau, Summerfield, Penterman, Billings, Joers and Spaude.
Noes: (0) None.
ASSEMBLY AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 9, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Summerfield, seconded by Representative Mursau that Assembly Bill 243 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (9) Representative Green; Representatives Swearingen, Kitchens, Mursau, Summerfield, Penterman, Billings, Joers and Spaude.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 9, Noes 0
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Carson Lee
Committee Clerk
