Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics
Senate Bill 268
Relating to: compensation of election officials performing duties during a recount.
By Senators Bernier, Ballweg, Marklein, Nass and Stroebel; cosponsored by Representatives Horlacher, Callahan, Edming, Kuglitsch, Moses, Mursau, Ramthun, Rozar, Skowronski and Tusler.
March 31, 2021 Referred to Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics
May 19, 2021 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Bernier; Senators Darling, Stroebel, Smith and Roys.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator Kathy Bernier
· Representative Cody Horlacher - 33rd Assembly District
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Lisa Freiberg - Fond du Lac County
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· Maureen Ryan - Wisconsin coalition of independent living centers
May 27, 2021 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (5) Senator Bernier; Senators Darling, Stroebel, Smith and Roys.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Bernier, seconded by Senator Bernier that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (3) Senator Bernier; Senators Darling and Stroebel.
Noes: (2) Senators Smith and Roys.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
Moved by Senator Bernier, seconded by Senator Bernier that Senate Bill 268 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (3) Senator Bernier; Senators Darling and Stroebel.
Noes: (2) Senators Smith and Roys.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
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Nathan Duerkop
Committee Clerk
