Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development
Senate Bill 809
Relating to: the opportunity attraction and promotion program administered by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.
By Senators Testin, Dassler-Alfheim, Feyen, Keyeski, Ratcliff, Spreitzer and Tomczyk; cosponsored by Representatives Kurtz, Armstrong, Brill, Green, Kaufert, Kitchens, Mursau, Novak, Sinicki, Stubbs and Knodl.
January 02, 2026 Referred to Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development
January 27, 2026 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Feyen; Senators Kapenga, Bradley, Spreitzer and Wirch.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Peggy Williams-Smith - Visit Milwaukee
· Chief Executive Officer Krystal Westfahl - Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau & Destinations Wisconsin
· Brad Toll - Discover Green Bay
· President and CEO Sarah Pancheri - Milwaukee World Festival, Inc
· CEO Ellie Westman Chin - Destination Madison
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Susan Quam - Wisconsin Restaurant Association
· Kathi Kilgore - Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association
· Rep. Tony Kurtz - 41st Assembly District
· Eric Knight - Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions
· Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin Dells Visitor And Convention Bureau
· Julia Hertel - Destinations Wisconsin
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
March 19, 2026 Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Tim Lakin
Committee Clerk
