Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Senate Bill 55
Relating to: crimes subject to a mandatory minimum sentence.
By Senators Vukmir, Darling, Nass and Feyen; cosponsored by Representatives Sanfelippo, Kleefisch, Murphy, Duchow, Tusler, Gannon, Edming, Ott, Spiros, Allen, Kremer, Tittl, Skowronski and E. Brooks.
February 21, 2017 Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
March 29, 2017 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Stroebel, Risser, L. Taylor and Testin.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator Leah Vukmir
· Representative Joe Sanfelippo
· Diana Hanson
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Senator Steve Nass
· Alice O'Connor - Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association
Registrations Against
· Adam Plotkin - State Public Defender
· Devon Lee - State Public Defender
· Molly Collins - ACLU of Wisconsin
· Vanessa McDowell - YWCA Madison
· Andrea Kaminski - League of Women Voters Wisconsin
· Jordan Lamb - Association of State Prosecutors
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
May 09, 2017 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Stroebel, Risser, L. Taylor and Testin.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Testin, seconded by Senator Stroebel that Senate Bill 55 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (3) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Stroebel and Testin.
Noes: (2) Senators Risser and L. Taylor.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
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Valirie Maxim
Committee Clerk
