Government Relations

Government Relations Legislative Update

Government Relations Legislative Update

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

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Senate Higher Education Committee Approves WiscNet Bill

Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Higher Education passed SB 375 on a 6-1 vote. Senator Moulton (the bill author) was joined by Senators Schultz, Harsdorf, Hansen, Shilling and King in supporting the legislation. The bill now advances to the full Senate for further consideration.

Wisconsin Eye covered the committee discussion and vote, which can be viewed here. (approx 7 min.)