Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Senate Bill 584
Relating to: possession of a firearm by a licensee in a place of worship located on the grounds of a private school.
By Senators Roth, Wanggaard, Bernier, Felzkowski, Nass and Stroebel; cosponsored by Representatives Pronschinske, Allen, Brandtjen, Callahan, Edming, Gundrum, Knodl, Kuglitsch, Magnafici, Rozar, Schraa and Wichgers.
September 24, 2021 Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
October 14, 2021 Public Hearing Held
Present: (7) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Wimberger, Darling, Jacque, Bradley, L. Taylor and Roys.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Julaine Appling - WI Family Action
· Philip Steffens
· Keith Gainer
· Representative Treig Pronschinske
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· Ben Turk
Registrations For
· Bob Welch - Wisconsin firearm owners
· Bob Welch - Wi bear hunters
Registrations Against
· Peter Bakken - Wisconsin Council of Churches
· Executive Director Kim Vercauteren - Wisconsin Catholic Conference
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
October 28, 2021 Executive Session Held
Present: (7) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Wimberger, Darling, Jacque, Bradley, L. Taylor and Roys.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Wanggaard, seconded by Senator Bradley that Senate Bill 584 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (6) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Wimberger, Darling, Jacque, Bradley and L. Taylor.
Noes: (1) Senator Roys.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 1
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Eric Barbour
Committee Clerk
