Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Judiciary and Labor

Senate Bill 637

Relating to: eliminating voluntary intoxication as a defense to criminal liability.

By Senator Kedzie; cosponsored by Representatives Nass, August, Bies and Jacque.

March 12, 2014           Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Grothman; Senators Vukmir, Farrow, Risser and Harris.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Steve  Nass - Representative - Wisconsin State Assembly

·      Neal Kedzie - Senator - Wisconsin State Senate

·      Sherry Anicich - Alisha Bromfield

·      Joe Anicich

·      Kellie Styker - Self

·      Terry Vogel - Sheriff - Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs

·      Mary Alagna - Self

·      Gina Alagna - Self

·      Jill Lyon - Alisha Bromfield

·      Kimm Morson - Alisha Bromfield

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Gary Bies - Wisconsin State Assembly

·      Andy Cook - Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs

·      Breonna Anicich - Alisha Bromfield

·      Olivia Hogan - Self

·      Steven Stryker - Self

·      James Alagna - Self

·      Luke Anicich - Alisha Bromfield

·      Jeffrey Lyon - Self

·      Alice O'Connor - WI Chiefs of Police Assn.

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

March 14, 2014           Executive Session Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Grothman; Senators Vukmir, Farrow, Risser and Harris.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Senator Grothman, seconded by Senator Vukmir that Senate Bill 637 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Grothman; Senators Vukmir, Farrow, Risser and Harris.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Adam Gibbs

Committee Clerk