Government Relations

Government Relations Legislative Update

Government Relations Legislative Update

Updates on state and federal issues relating to the UW System.

Friday, August 7, 2009

The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Higher Education will meet

The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Higher Education will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 11 on the appointments of Charles Pruitt and Aaron Wingad to the Board of Regents and the four following bills:

  • Senate Bill 42 Relating to: a report on food safety programs.
  • Senate Bill 114 Relating to: the use of pesticides by veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
  • Senate Bill 121 Relating to: requiring the Center on Education and Work at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to establish a career conversations program.
  • Senate Bill 223 Relating to: composition of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System.

More details can be found on this hearing, and other committee activity, on the State Legislative Committee Calendar.