Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Senate Bill 50

Relating to: body cameras on law enforcement officers.

By Joint Legislative Council.

February 25, 2019       Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

September 17, 2019    Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Darling, Risser and L. Taylor.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Captain Jeff Klatt - Wisconsin Sheriff's and Deputy Sheriff's Assoc.

·      Ben Hart - WBA

·      President Michelle Vetterkind - Wi broadcasters assn

·      Chris Taylor

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      Chief of Police Michael Kass - Wisconsin Chiefs of Police

·      Marcie Rainbolt - Wisconsin Counties Association

·      Danielle Decker - City of Milwaukee

Registrations For

·      Director of Operations and Public Affairs Kyle Geissler - Wisconsin Broadcasters Association

·      Executive Director James Palmer - Wis. Professional Police Assn.

·      Alice OConnor - WI Chiefs of Police Assn

·      Beth Bennett - WI Newspaper Association

·      President Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council Bill Lueders

·      Senator Patrick Testin - 24th Senate District

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

September 25, 2019    Executive Session Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Darling, Risser and L. Taylor.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Senator Wanggaard that Senate Bill 50 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Darling, Risser and L. Taylor.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Valirie Maxim

Committee Clerk