Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Utilities, Technology and Tourism
Senate Bill 256
Relating to: delivery network couriers and transportation network drivers, Department of Financial Institutions’ approval to offer portable benefit accounts, providing for insurance coverage, modifying administrative rules related to accident and sickness insurance, and granting rule-making authority.
By Senators Bradley, Cabral-Guevara, Testin and Marklein; cosponsored by Representatives Dallman, Brooks, Armstrong, Ortiz-Velez, Wichgers, Wittke, Snyder, Knodl and Dittrich.
May 15, 2025 Referred to Committee on Utilities, Technology and Tourism
May 20, 2025 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Bradley; Senators Feyen, James, Ratcliff and Smith.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator Julian Bradley - District 28
· Michel Pomerantz - DoorDash
· Maliki Krieski - Self
· Gary Treptow - Self
· Addison DiSesa - DoorDash
· Katie Franger - Uber
· Representative Alex Dallman
Appearances Against
· Stephanie Bloomingdale - Wisconsin AFL-CIO
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Mike Kuglitsch - Michael best strategies
· Gen. Counsel and Dir. Of Legal Affr's Evan Umpir - Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
· JJ Sherman - MMAC
Registrations Against
· Andy Jorgensen - WI Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
June 03, 2025 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator Bradley; Senators Feyen, James, Ratcliff and Smith.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Bradley, seconded by Senator Feyen that Senate Bill 256 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (3) Senator Bradley; Senators Feyen and James.
Noes: (2) Senators Ratcliff and Smith.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
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Nik Rettinger
Committee Clerk
