Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Tourism
Assembly Bill 813
Relating to: the opportunity attraction and promotion program administered by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.
By Representatives Kurtz, Armstrong, Brill, Green, Kaufert, Kitchens, Mursau, Novak, Sinicki, Stubbs and Knodl; cosponsored by Senators Testin, Dassler-Alfheim, Feyen, Keyeski, Ratcliff, Spreitzer and Tomczyk.
December 23, 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
· Representative Tony Kurtz - 41st Assembly District
· Peggy Williams Smith - Visit Milwaukee
· Brad Toll - Discover Green Bay
· Ellie Westman Chin - Destination Madison
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Jordan Lamb - WI Dells Visitor and Convention Bureau
· Julia Hertel - Destinations Wisconsin
· Eric Knight - Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions
· Kathi Kilgore - WI Hotel and Lodging Association
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 Mursau, seconded by Representative Summerfield that Assembly Bill 813 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (9) Representative Green; Representatives Swearingen, Kitchens, Mursau, Summerfield, Penterman, Billings, Joers and Spaude.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 9, Noes 0
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Carson Lee
Committee Clerk
