SB170

SB170 SB170
Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Judiciary, Consumer Affairs, and Campaign Finance Reform
Senate Bill 170
Relating to: notification of the state regarding a medical malpractice claim.
By Senators Risser, Erpenbach, Burke and George; cosponsored by Representatives Johnsrud, Turner, Pocan, Gronemus, Sykora and Berceau.

May 3, 2001 Referred to Committee on Judiciary, Consumer Affairs, and Campaign Finance Reform.

June 5, 2001 PUBLIC HEARING HELD

Present: (4) Senators George, Risser, Wirch and Huelsman.

Absent: (1) Senator S. Fitzgerald.

Appearances for
· M. Angela Dentice, Madison, WI, Representing WI Academy of Trial Lawyers
· Gerry Mowris, Representing Litigation Section State Bar of WI
· Fred A. Risser, State Senator, Representing self

· Eric Rice, Middleton, WI, Representing self

Appearances against

· Helen Madsen, Madison, WI, Representing UW-Madison

Appearances for Information Only

· None.

Registrations for
· Representative Gronemus, WI, Representing 91 Assembly District
· Jane E. Garrott, Stoughton, WI, Representing self
· Paul E. Sicula, Milwaukee, WI, Representing WI Academy of Trail Lawyers
· Ruth Simpson, Madison, WI, Representing self
· Nancy Rottier, Madison, WI, Representing self
· Susan LaCaua, Madison, WI, Representing self
· Amy Scarr, Madison, WI, Representing self
· Dennis Robertson, Monona, WI, Representing self

· Matthew Boller, Monona, WI, Representing self

Registrations against

· Peter Christianson, Madison, WI, Representing American Insurance Association

October 29, 2001 EXECUTIVE SESSION--Polling

Moved by Senator Risser, seconded by Senator George, that Senate Bill 170

be recommended for passage.

Ayes: (4) Senators George (by polling), Risser, Wirch (by polling) and S. Fitzgerald (by polling).

Noes: (1) Senator Huelsman (by polling).

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 1.

Committee Clerk