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Report of Committees
The committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development reported and recommended:
Assembly Bill 140
Relating to: limitations on the total value of taxable property that may be included in a tax incremental financing district created in the city of Port Washington.
Ayes: 4 - Senators Feyen, Bradley, Spreitzer and Wirch.
Noes: 1 - Senator Kapenga.
Senate Bill 229
Relating to: transferring adjudicatory functions for worker’s compensation from the Division of Hearings and Appeals in the Department of Administration to the Department of Workforce Development.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Feyen, Kapenga, Bradley, Spreitzer and Wirch.
Noes: 0 - None.
Senate Bill 280
Relating to: interest earned on coronavirus state and local fiscal recovery funds.
Ayes: 3 - Senators Feyen, Kapenga and Bradley.
Noes: 2 - Senators Spreitzer and Wirch.
Senate Bill 62
Relating to: financing the operating costs and certain out-of-state projects of nonprofit institutions and compensation of employees of the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority.
Ayes: 4 - Senators Feyen, Bradley, Spreitzer and Wirch.
Noes: 1 - Senator Kapenga.
DAN FEYEN
Chairperson
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The committee on Utilities, Technology and Tourism reported and recommended:
Senate Bill 231
Relating to: creating a tax credit for expenses related to film production services and for capital investments made by a film production company, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Bradley, Feyen, James, Ratcliff and Smith.
Noes: 0 - None.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Bradley, Feyen, James, Ratcliff and Smith.
Noes: 0 - None.
Senate Bill 255
Relating to: regulation of the Chippewa and Flambeau Improvement Company.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Bradley, Feyen, James, Ratcliff and Smith.
Noes: 0 - None.
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.
Ayes: 3 - Senators Bradley, Feyen and James.
Noes: 2 - Senators Ratcliff and Smith.
JULIAN BRADLEY
Chairperson
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Petitions and Communications
Pursuant to Wis. Stats. 13.172 (2) and (3), attached is the list of agency reports received from executive branch and legislative service agencies for the month of May, 2025
Department of Administration
State Council on Affirmative Action’s 2024 Annual Report
Pursuant to 230.46, Wis. Stats.
Received on May 2, 2025.
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board
Wisconsin Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board Biennial Program Evaluation Report
Pursuant to 48.982 (7)(h), Wis. Stats.
Received on May 12, 2025.
Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families.
Wisconsin Elections Commission
Barriers Faced by Voters with Disabilities and Elderly Voters Report
Pursuant to 5.25 (4)(d), Wis. Stats.
Received on May 28, 2025.
Referred to the committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development.
Department of Natural Resources
Wildlife Damage and Abatement Report
Pursuant to 29.889 (11)(b), Wis. Stats.
Received on May 28, 2025.
Referred to the committee on Natural Resources, Veteran and Military Affairs.
Wisconsin Council on Forestry
Council on Forestry 2023-'24 Biennial Report
Pursuant to 26.02 (2), Wis. Stats.
Received on May 28, 2025.
Referred to the committee on Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues and Forestry.
Department of Administration
Temporary Reallocation Letter 5.31.2025
Pursuant to 20.002 (11)(f), Wis. Stats.
Received on May 30, 2025.
Referred to the joint committee on Finance.
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Motions Under Senate Rule 98 and Joint Rule 7 for the Month of May 2025
_Hlk197071064The Members of the Wisconsin Senate, on the motion of Senators Jesse James and Jeff Smith, and Representatives Clint Moses and Rob Summerfield, hereby congratulate David Andersen in celebration of these academic achievements. The Members of the Wisconsin Senate, on the motion of Senators Jesse James and Jeff Smith, and Representatives Clint Moses and Rob Summerfield, hereby congratulate Eric Andreo in celebration of these academic achievements.
The Members of the Wisconsin Senate, on the motion of Senators Jesse James and Jeff Smith, and Representatives Clint Moses and Rob Summerfield, hereby congratulate Keira Ayers in celebration of these academic achievements.
The Members of the Wisconsin Senate, on the motion of Senator Dora Drake, hereby recognize and commend Ascension Fellowship Church on the occasion of its 10th anniversary, and thank the congregation for its meaningful contributions to the Hampton Heights community and the City of Milwaukee.
The Members of the Wisconsin Senate, on the motion of Senators Jesse James and Jeff Smith, and Representatives Clint Moses and Rob Summerfield, hereby congratulate Rex Bently in celebration of his well-deserved retirement and wish him continued success in future endeavors.
The Members of the Wisconsin Senate, on the motion of Senators Jesse James and Jeff Smith, and Representatives Clint Moses and Rob Summerfield, hereby congratulate Drew Bowe in celebration of these academic achievements.
The Members of the Wisconsin Senate, on the motion of Senators Jesse James and Jeff Smith, and Representatives Clint Moses and Rob Summerfield, hereby congratulate Lora Bowe in celebration of her well-deserved retirement and wish her continued success in future endeavors.
