Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
Senate Bill 494
Relating to: aquatic plant management plans and permit exemptions.
By Senators Feyen, Ballweg, Cowles, Felzkowski, Jacque, Marklein, Stafsholt and Stroebel; cosponsored by Representatives Steineke, Kitchens, Knodl, Kuglitsch, Loudenbeck, Murphy, Mursau, Rozar, Schraa, Tittl and Tusler.
August 05, 2021 Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
August 18, 2021 Public Hearing Held
Present: (4) Senator Cowles; Senators Felzkowski, Ballweg and Agard.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Senator Wirch.
Appearances For
· Senator Dan Feyen - 18th Senate District
· Representative Jim Steineke - 5th Senate District
· Scott Manley - Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce
· Brian Suffern - Marine Biochemists
· Scott Schara - The Pond People
· Roy Carlson - Lake and Pond Solutions Co.
· Matt Harp - Lake and Pond Solutions Co.
· Thomas Greenwald - Borns Family Trust
Appearances Against
· Madi Johansen - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
· Mike Kowalkowski - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
· Peter Burress - Wisconsin Conservation Voters
Appearances for Information Only
· Jennifer Western Hauser - Wisconsin Wetlands Association
Registrations For
· Tom Larson - Wisconsin Realtors Association
· Terry Weyers - Happy Lane Farm, LLC
· Dan and Sue McGraw
· Teresa Claerbout
· Wendy Bemis
Registrations Against
· Michael Engleson - Wisconsin Lakes
Registrations for Information Only
· Mike Kuhr - Wisconsin Trout Unlimited
January 18, 2022 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (5) Senator Cowles; Senators Felzkowski, Ballweg, Wirch and Agard.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by that Senate Amendment 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (3) Senator Cowles; Senators Felzkowski and Ballweg.
Noes: (2) Senators Wirch and Agard.
SENATE AMENDMENT 2 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
Moved by that Senate Bill 494 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (3) Senator Cowles; Senators Felzkowski and Ballweg.
Noes: (2) Senators Wirch and Agard.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
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Evan Miller
Committee Clerk
