Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Children and Families
Assembly Bill 39
Relating to: jurisdiction and venue in adoption proceedings and investigation of suitability of a home for adoption of a child.
By Joint Legislative Council.
February 17, 2015 Referred to Committee on Children and Families
May 06, 2015 Public Hearing Held
Present: (12) Representative Rodriguez; Representatives Gannon, R. Brooks, Vorpagel, Kerkman, Brandtjen, Heaton, Neylon, Johnson, Billings, Kahl and Subeck.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Rep. Joel Kleefisch - 38th Assembly District
· Rep. LaTonya Johnson - 17th Assembly District
· Oriana Carey - Coalition for Children, Youth & Families
· Heather Yaeger - Lutheran Social Services
· Kathy Markeland - WI Assoc. of Family & Children's Agencies
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Colleen Ellingson - Coalition for Children, Youth & Families
· Sen. Nikiya Harris Dodd - 6th Senate District
· Michelle Mettner - Children's Hospital of WI
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
June 03, 2015 Executive Session Held
Present: (12) Representative Rodriguez; Representatives Gannon, R. Brooks, Vorpagel, Kerkman, Brandtjen, Heaton, Neylon, Johnson, Billings, Kahl and Subeck.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Representative Kerkman, seconded by Representative Brandtjen that Assembly Bill 39 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (12) Representative Rodriguez; Representatives Gannon, R. Brooks, Vorpagel, Kerkman, Brandtjen, Heaton, Neylon, Johnson, Billings, Kahl and Subeck.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 0
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Vincent Williams
Committee Clerk
