Assembly

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Insurance

Assembly Bill 782

Relating to: penalties for violations related to the motor vehicle liability insurance requirement, proof of financial responsibility, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.

By Representatives Sanfelippo, Spiros, Weatherston, T. Larson, J. Ott and Brandtjen; cosponsored by Senators Kapenga, Nass and Stroebel.

January 22, 2016         Referred to Committee on Insurance

January 28, 2016         Public Hearing Held

Present:       (11)      Representative Petersen; Representatives Steffen, Jagler, Petryk, Tranel, Born, Doyle, Danou, Berceau, Kahl and Young.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (4)        Representatives Tittl, Gannon, Craig and August.

Appearances For

·      Rep. Joe Sanfelippo - State Assembly

·      Ethan Vadde - Sentry Insurance

·      Andy Franken - WIA

·      Theresa Elliot - Sentry Insurance

Appearances Against

·      Jessica Williams - YMCA Madison

·      Carousel Byrd - YWCA Madison

·      Vicky Selkowe - Legal Action of WI

·      James Gramling - Center for Drivers License Recovery

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Tony Trenzelnk - Sentry Insurance

·      Senator Chris Kapenga - State Senate

Registrations Against

·      Nichole Todd - Wisconsin Community Services

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

February 10, 2016       Executive Session Held

Present:       (11)      Representative Petersen; Representatives Tittl, Gannon, Steffen, Jagler, Petryk, Craig, August, Doyle, Danou and Berceau.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (4)        Representatives Tranel, Born, Kahl and Young.

Moved by Representative Gannon, seconded by Representative August that Assembly Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (11)   Representative Petersen; Representatives Tittl, Gannon, Steffen, Jagler, Petryk, Craig, August, Doyle, Danou and Berceau.

Noes:     (0)     None.

ASSEMBLY AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 11, Noes 0

Moved by Representative Gannon, seconded by Representative August that Assembly Amendment 3 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (11)   Representative Petersen; Representatives Tittl, Gannon, Steffen, Jagler, Petryk, Craig, August, Doyle, Danou and Berceau.

Noes:     (0)     None.

ASSEMBLY AMENDMENT 3 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 11, Noes 0

Moved by Representative Steffen, seconded by Representative August that Assembly Bill 782 be recommended for passage as amended.

Ayes:     (8)     Representative Petersen; Representatives Tittl, Gannon, Steffen, Jagler, Petryk, Craig and August.

Noes:     (3)     Representatives Doyle, Danou and Berceau.

PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 8, Noes 3

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Jim Bowers

Committee Clerk