Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Elections and Urban Affairs

Senate Bill 264

Relating to: securing the ballot container.

By Senators Lazich, Vukmir and Darling; cosponsored by Representatives Bernier, Knodl, T. Larson and Sanfelippo.

August 21, 02013       Referred to Elections and Urban Affairs

September 04, 2013    Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Lazich; Senators Leibham, Lasee, L. Taylor and Miller.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Mary Lazich - State Senator

·      Mary Ann Hanson

Appearances Against

·      Scott Foval - People for the American Way

Appearances for Information Only

·      Kevin Kennedy - Government Accountability Board

·      Jamie  Aulik - WI County Clerk's Association

·      Scott McDonell - Dane County Clerk

Registrations For

·      None.

Registrations Against

·      Lisa Subeck - United Wisconsin

·      Maura Metz

·      Nathan Hoffmann - WI Voices

·      Anita Johnson - Citizen Action of WI

·      Edward Kuharski

·      Genie Ogden

·      Laura Cherm

Registrations for Information Only

·      Karen McKim - Grassroots Network Election Integrity Action Team

September 12, 2013    Executive Session Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Lazich; Senators Leibham, Lasee, L. Taylor and Miller.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Senator Leibham, seconded by Senator Lasee that Senate Bill 264 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Lazich; Senators Leibham, Lasee, L. Taylor and Miller.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Tricia Sieg

Committee Clerk