AB 426 passes the Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economy, and Small Business
Only a few minutes ago AB 426, which I testified in favor of, passed the Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economy, and Small Business. The bill’s next stop is the Assembly, where it could see a vote as early as later this week. Stay tuned for more updates.
Click here to see the testimony I submitted at the committee hearing in Hurley earlier this month.
The final vote on the bill was 9-5.
Changes to Statute 177 Getting Closer to Being a Reality
Background:
Last week I updated you on legislation that would tweak Statute 177, the Unclaimed Property Statute. Today, I would like to update you on what’s been going on with these bills “under the dome”.
Click here to read about the detail of the legislation.
Click here to read about where the legislation stood last week.
Remember, the bills were introduced in both the Assembly and the Senate in order to speed up the process of passage, hence:
SB 294=AB 417, SB 295=AB 418, and SB 296=AB 419
Legislative Status
AB 417 – Waiting for a hearing in the Assembly Committee on Judiciary and Ethics – could happen in the next 2 weeks.
AB 418 – Had hearing in the Assembly Committee on Homeland Security and State Affairs on 1/18/12 (see Treasurer’s testimony). Waiting to be voted on in executive session, which may be scheduled soon.
AB 419 – Had hearing in the Assembly Committee on Homeland Security and State Affairs on 1/18/12 (see Treasurer’s testimony). Waiting to be voted on in executive session, which may be scheduled soon. SBs 294, 295, and 296 – Will have a hearing tomorrow in the Senate Committee on
SBs 294, 295, and 296 – Will have a hearing in the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Utilities, Commerce, and Government Operations tomorrow at 1 P.M. Deputy State Treasurer Scott Feldt will be delivering my testimony before the committee.
Treasurer’s Top 5: Dane County
This week we stay close to home as we give you the top 5 people in Dane County who have money/assets that belong to them! But they’re not the only ones. Search now your missing cash!
Dane County
John Bracken – Madison
Andrew Brackern – Madison
Eduardo Anders – Madison
Catherine Forbes – Madison
Cecilia Jaegg – Madison
If you or someone you know is on this list, please let them know they need to make a claim with the office. They can also call us at 855-375-CASH
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