Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Public Benefits, Licensing and State-Federal Relations
Senate Bill 542
Relating to: criminal penalties for fraud in obtaining unemployment insurance benefits and providing a criminal penalty.
By Senators Kapenga and Craig; cosponsored by Representatives Kerkman, R. Brooks, Horlacher, Neylon, Hutton, Tusler and Jacque.
November 20, 2017 Referred to Committee on Public Benefits, Licensing and State-Federal Relations
January 11, 2018 Public Hearing Held
Present: (4) Senator Kapenga; Senators Craig, Johnson and Vinehout.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator Chris Kapenga - 33rd Senate District
· Representative Samantha Kerkman - 61st Assembly District
· Joe Handrick - WI Unemployment Insurance Division Administrator
· Andrew Evenson - Department of Workforce Development
· Brian Dake - WI Independent Businesses
Appearances Against
· Erica Sweitzer-Beckman - Legal Action of WI
· Vicky Selkowe - Legal Action of WI
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· None.
Registrations Against
· Chase Tarrier - End Domestic Abuse WI
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
January 30, 2018 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator Kapenga; Senators Olsen, Craig, Johnson and Vinehout.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Craig, seconded by Senator Olsen that Senate Bill 542 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (3) Senator Kapenga; Senators Olsen and Craig.
Noes: (2) Senators Johnson and Vinehout.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
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Jeff Sherman
Committee Clerk
