Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Senate Bill 21

Relating to: requirements for law enforcement dogs that have bitten a person.

By Senators Cowles, Olsen, Marklein and Wanggaard; cosponsored by Representatives Jacque, Steffen, Jarchow, Kremer, Gannon, Nygren, Spiros, Kerkman, Tittl, Wichgers, Genrich, Mursau, Bernier, E. Brooks, Thiesfeldt, Tusler and Brandtjen.

February 02, 2017       Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

March 22, 2017           Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Wanggaard; Senators Stroebel, Risser, L. Taylor and Testin.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Senator Robert Cowles

·      Representative Andre Jacque

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Caty McDermott - Badger State Sheriffs' Association

·      Representative David Steffen

·      Alice O'Connor - Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

March 29, 2017           Executive Session Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Wanggaard; Senators Stroebel, Risser, L. Taylor and Testin.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Senator Stroebel, seconded by Senator Wanggaard that Senate Bill 21 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Wanggaard; Senators Stroebel, Risser, L. Taylor and Testin.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Valirie Maxim

Committee Clerk