Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Health
Assembly Bill 488
Relating to: involuntary commitment proceedings and limited appearance by corporation counsel.
By Representatives Jagler and Severson; cosponsored by Senator Farrow.
November 04, 2013 Referred to Committee on Health
November 05, 2013 Public Hearing Held
Present: (9) Representative Sanfelippo; Representatives Strachota, Kapenga, Petersen, Steineke, Pasch, C. Taylor, Kolste and Riemer.
Absent: (1) Representative Severson.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· John Jagler - Rep. - 37th Assembly District
· Adam Plotkin - State Public Defender
· Matthew Stanford - Wisconsin Hospital Association
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· Shel Gross - Mental Health America of Wisconsin
Registrations For
· Jeremy Levin - Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
November 05, 2013 Executive Session Held
Present: (9) Representative Sanfelippo; Representatives Strachota, Kapenga, Petersen, Steineke, Pasch, C. Taylor, Kolste and Riemer.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Representative Severson.
Moved by Representative Petersen, seconded by Representative Strachota that Assembly Bill 488 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (8) Representative Sanfelippo; Representatives Strachota, Kapenga, Petersen, Steineke, Pasch, Kolste and Riemer.
Noes: (1) Representative C. Taylor.
Absent: (1) Representative Severson.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 8, Noes 1
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AJ Scholz
Committee Clerk
