Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Senate Bill 35
Relating to: waiting period for handgun purchases.
By Senators Wanggaard, Tiffany, Lazich, LeMahieu, Moulton and Nass; cosponsored by Representatives Quinn, Kremer, Czaja, Thiesfeldt, Allen, August, Brandtjen, E. Brooks, R. Brooks, Craig, Gannon, Horlacher, Jarchow, Kapenga, Katsma, Kleefisch, Knodl, Krug, Kulp, T. Larson, Macco, Mursau, Murtha, Neylon, A. Ott, Sanfelippo, Schraa, Skowronski, Steffen, Swearingen, Tauchen and Weatherston.
February 13, 2015 Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
March 11, 2015 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Vukmir, Lasee, Risser and L. Taylor.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator Van Wanggaard
· John Commerford - National Rifle Association
· Jim Fendry - WI Pro Gun Movement
· Mark Buetow - Milwaukee Police Association
· Jeff Nass - Wisconsin FORCE
· Mike Shea
· Representative Mary Czaja
Appearances Against
· Reverand Jerry Hancock - WAVE
Appearances for Information Only
· Brian O'Keefe - Department of Justice
· Mike Austin - Department of Justice
Registrations For
· Chris Alexander
· Bob Welch - Wisconsin Bear Hunters
· Bob Welch - Hunters Rights Coalition
· Senator Tom TIffany
· Annette Olson
Registrations Against
· Loralee Brumund
· Linda Colletti
· Dean Strang
· Genie Ogden
· Marc Herstand - National Association of Social Workers, Wisconsin Chapter
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
March 12, 2015 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Vukmir, Lasee, Risser and L. Taylor.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Vukmir, seconded by Senator Lasee that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Vukmir, Lasee, Risser and L. Taylor.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Senator Risser that Senate Amendment 2 be recommended for introduction.
Ayes: (5) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Vukmir, Lasee, Risser and L. Taylor.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 2 INTRODUCTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Senator Risser that Senate Amendment 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (2) Senators Risser and L. Taylor.
Noes: (3) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Vukmir and Lasee.
SENATE AMENDMENT 2 ADOPTION NOT RECOMMENDED, Ayes 2, Noes 3
Moved by Senator Vukmir, seconded by Senator Wanggaard that Senate Bill 35 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (3) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Vukmir and Lasee.
Noes: (2) Senators Risser and L. Taylor.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
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Kyle Koenen
Committee Clerk
