Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Senate Bill 189

Relating to: traffic violations requiring operating privilege suspension and attendance at a vehicle right-of-way course, increasing penalties for numerous traffic violations, and providing a penalty.

By Senators Olsen, Erpenbach, Wirch and Testin; cosponsored by Representatives Brandtjen, Knodl, Novak, Horlacher, Weatherston, R. Brooks, Krug, Petryk, Kremer, Sanfelippo, Tittl, Considine, Rohrkaste and Tusler.

April 20, 2017             Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

May 09, 2017              Public Hearing Held

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

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      John Wilkinson - ABATE of WI

·      Representative Janel Brandtjen

·      Steve Panten - ABATE of WI

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      John Reblin - ABATE of WI

·      Gabe Chapman - Bicycle Federation of WI

·      Dan Batker - ABATE of WI

·      David Dwyer - ABATE of WI

·      Senator Luther Olsen

·      Jim Gielow - ABATE of WI

·      Nancy Gielow - ABATE of WI

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

September 19, 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 189 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