The Weekly Update Archive: February 2020

  1. Assembly Session on February 18

    February 17, 2020

    The Assembly will be in session on Tuesday, February 18, starting at 1:00 p.m., and will hear the following bills relating to UW System: AB-703 Tax Exemption: a sales and use tax exemption for building materials that become a part of a facility for the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Authority. AB-796 Nitrate Reduction Pilot: creating […]

  2. State of the Tribes on February 18

    February 17, 2020

    The State of the Tribes is being held on Tuesday, February 18 starting at 1:00 p.m. in the Wisconsin State Assembly Chamber in the State Capitol.

  3. Assembly Committee on Environment- executive session on February 18

    February 17, 2020

    The Assembly Committee on Environment will hold an executive session on Tuesday, February 18, starting at 9:00 a.m. The Committee will hear the following bills related to UW System: AB-842 PFAS Programs: providing funding related to PFAS programs and positions, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. AB-843 PFAS Standards: PFAS standards and grant programs, providing blood […]

  4. Senate Session on February 19

    February 17, 2020

    The Senate will be in session on Wednesday, February 19, starting at 1:00 p.m., and will hear the following bills relating to UW System: SB-537 Tuition Grants– veteran-related tuition grants for certain veterans and dependents enrolled in private nonprofit institutions of higher education and making an appropriation. SB-690 Fee Reports : biennial reports regarding fees charged by executive […]

  5. Assembly Committee on Agriculture- February 4 public hearing recap

    February 10, 2020

    The Assembly Committee on Agriculture held a public hearing on Tuesday, February 4, and heard the following bill relating to UW System: AB-796– Nitrate Reduction Pilot: creating a pilot grant program for farmers to reduce nitrate loading, funding research for nitrate loading reduction methods, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption […]

  6. Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy- February 5 public hearing and executive session recap

    February 10, 2020

    The Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy held a public hearing on Wednesday, February 5, and heard the following bill relating to UW System: SB-718 Nitrate Reduction Pilot: creating a pilot grant program for farmers to reduce nitrate loading, funding research for nitrate loading reduction methods, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing […]

  7. Assembly Committee on Government Accountability and Oversight- February 5 executive session recap

    February 10, 2020

    The Assembly Committee on Government Accountability and Oversight held an executive session on Wednesday, February 5 and heard the following bills relating to UW System: AB 799 Water Policy Office: creating an office of water policy and making an appropriation. Passed including Amendment 1, in a 10-1 vote. AB 629 Fee Reports: Biennial reports regarding fees […]

  8. Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities- February 6 executive session recap

    February 10, 2020

    The Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities held an executive session on Thursday, February 6, and heard the following bills related to UW System: AB 684– Tuition Grants:  veteran-related tuition grants for certain veterans and dependents enrolled in private nonprofit institutions of higher education and making an appropriation.  Passed including Amendment 1 in a 16-0 […]

  9. Senate Committee On Agriculture, Revenue, & Financial Institutions- February 6 recap

    February 10, 2020

    The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Revenue, & Financial Institutions held an executive session on Thursday, February 6, and heard the following bill related to UW System: SB-645 Tax Exemption: A sales and use tax exemption for building materials that become a part of a facility for the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Authority The Committee voted to […]

  10. Assembly Committee on Environment- February 6 public hearing recap

    February 10, 2020

    The Assembly Committee on Environment held a public hearing on Thursday, February 6, and heard the following bill relating to UW System: AB-842 PFAS Programs: providing funding related to PFAS programs and positions, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. AB-843 PFAS Standards: PFAS standards and grant programs, providing blood testing for certain individuals, requiring a cancer […]