Assembly

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Judiciary

Assembly Bill 780

Relating to: eliminating voluntary intoxication as a defense to criminal liability.

By Representatives Nass, August, Bies and Jacque; cosponsored by Senator Kedzie.

February 27, 2014       Public Hearing Held

Present:       (7)        Representative J. Ott; Representatives Jacque, Kerkman, T. Larson, Craig, Hebl and Goyke.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (2)        Representatives Kulp and Wachs.

Appearances For

·      Rep. Steve Nass - bill's author

·      Sherry and Joseph Anicih

·      Kellie and Steven Stryker

·      Mary Alagna and Gina Alagna

·      Christine McGovern

·      Traci Bromfield

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      James Alagna

·      Theresa Hosman

·      Erin  Drenthe

·      Breanna and Luke Anicih

·      Kathleen Goeken

·      Nancy McCoy

·      Allice O'Connor - WI Chiefs of Police Assoc.

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

March 04, 2014           Executive Session Held

Present:       (9)        Representative J. Ott; Representatives Jacque, Kerkman, T. Larson, Craig, Kulp, Hebl, Wachs and Goyke.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Representative Hebl, seconded by Representative Craig that Assembly Bill 780 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (9)     Representative J. Ott; Representatives Jacque, Kerkman, T. Larson, Craig, Kulp, Hebl, Wachs and Goyke.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 9, Noes 0

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Virginia Mueller

Committee Clerk