Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection
Senate Bill 631
Relating to: certain kinds of election fraud, defects on absentee ballot certificates, returning absentee ballots to the office of the municipal clerk, appointment of election officials, allowing an employee of a residential care facility or qualified retirement home to serve as a personal care voting assistant during a public health emergency or an incident of infectious disease, and providing a penalty.
By Senator Jacque; cosponsored by Representatives Maxey, Macco, Armstrong, Edming, Michalski, Murphy, Rettinger, Steffen and VanderMeer.
November 07, 2023 Referred to Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection
December 19, 2023 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Knodl; Senators Feyen, Quinn, Spreitzer and Smith.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Sen. Andre Jacque
· Jerry Mullen
· Rep Dave Maxey - 15th AD
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· None.
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· Advocacy and Public Policy Coord Janet Zander - Greater Wi Agency on Aging Resources
· Legislative liaison Tami Jackson - Wisconsin board for people with developmental disabilies
· Public Policy Manager Lisa Hassenstab - Disability Rights Wisconsin
January 11, 2024 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (5) Senator Knodl; Senators Feyen, Quinn, Spreitzer and Smith.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by that Senate Bill 631 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (3) Senator Knodl; Senators Feyen and Quinn.
Noes: (2) Senators Spreitzer and Smith.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
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William Neville
Committee Clerk
