On January 10, 2024, the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government held a public hearing on the following: Vruwink, Don Of Milton, as the Commissioner of Railroads, to serve for the term ending March 1, 2029 Senate Bill 691: water and sewerage system connections and annexation of territory and extraterritorial zoning in certain towns […]
On December 15, 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources PFAS External Advisory Group (EAG) met on the following agenda: Welcome and Introductions Mimi Johnson DNR Updates and Anticipated Actions Jim Zellmer and Mimi Johnson – State and Federal PFAS Research in Wisconsin DNR Staff and Stakeholders EAG Members – Working Group Updates Mark Thimke, […]
On December 14, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Local Government held an executive session followed by a public hearing on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 424: grants to counties for veterans services Assembly Bill 492: method for establishing proof of financial responsibility for municipal solid waste facilities; payments for closure, long-term care, and corrective […]
On November 30, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Environment held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 446: designating the monarch butterfly as the state butterfly Assembly Bill 579: use of fill in commercial waterways and Great Lakes waters
On November 29, 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Bear Advisory Committee held a meeting to discuss the following topics: Review of the 2023 bear harvest season Bear abatement program Bear research update Development of the committee’s proposed harvest targets for the 2024 bear season
On November 21, 2023, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) and Sen. Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) hosted a news conference to announce their Healthy Herd, Healthy Hunt legislative package. Speakers discussed the importance of taking legislative action to reduce the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Wisconsin’s deer population. The “Healthy Herd, Healthy Hunt” legislative package […]
On November 16, 2023, Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine), along with Legislative Democrats and partners, re-introduced the Forward on Climate Legislative Package. Speakers include Blue Green Alliance and the Wisconsin Conservation Voters.
On November 15, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Sporting Heritage held an executive session followed by a public hearing. Executive Session: Assembly Bill 34: restrictions on baiting deer in counties based on chronic wasting disease or bovine tuberculosis Assembly Bill 35: modifying the designation of a free fishing weekend in January Assembly Bill 137: establishing […]
On November 15, 2023, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy will hold an executive session followed by an informational hearing. Executive Session: Buttles, Andrew J. Of Lancaster, as a Farmer Representative on the Land and Water Conservation Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2027 Deeley, Erin Of Madison, as a […]
On November 14, 2023, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: Senate Bill 85: authorizing email for notice of public inland lake protection and rehabilitation district board business; Senate Bill 380: Wisconsin grants and other financial aid for higher education; Senate Bill 67: changing the phase-out of utility aid payments for decommissioned […]
On November 8, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Sporting Heritage held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 34: restrictions on baiting deer in counties based on chronic wasting disease or bovine tuberculosis Assembly Bill 35: modifying the designation of a free fishing weekend in January Assembly Bill 137: establishing a statewide wolf population […]