Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Local Government
Assembly Bill 492
Relating to: method for establishing proof of financial responsibility for municipal solid waste facilities; payments for closure, long-term care, and corrective action costs for certain solid or hazardous waste facilities; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; granting rule-making authority; and making an appropriation.
By Representatives Mursau and Schmidt; cosponsored by Senator Jacque.
October 12, 2023 Referred to Committee on Local Government
November 16, 2023 Public Hearing Held
Present: (11) Representative Novak; Representatives Donovan, Gundrum, Maxey, Krug, Michalski, S. Johnson, Baldeh, Conley, C. Anderson and Ratcliff.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Representative Pronschinske.
Appearances For
· Rep. Jeff Mursau - Wisconsin State Assembly
· Paul Klose - Mar-Oco Landfill
· Meleesa Johnson
· John Welch - Dane County; Solid Wate Association of North America; Wisconsin Counties Solid Waste Management Association
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· Katie Strom Hiorns - WI Department of Natural Resources
· Michael Schmit - WI Department of Natural Resources
Registrations For
· Sen. Andre Jacque - Wisconsin State Senate
· Katie Scott - Wisconsin League of Municipalities
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
December 14, 2023 Executive Session Held
Present: (10) Representative Novak; Representatives Donovan, Gundrum, Maxey, Krug, Michalski, S. Johnson, Baldeh, C. Anderson and Ratcliff.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (2) Representatives Pronschinske and Conley.
Moved by Representative Gundrum, seconded by Representative Michalski that Assembly Bill 492 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (10) Representative Novak; Representatives Donovan, Gundrum, Maxey, Krug, Michalski, S. Johnson, Baldeh, C. Anderson and Ratcliff.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 10, Noes 0
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Morgan O'Flahrity
Committee Clerk
