Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Senate Bill 541

Relating to: administrative subpoenas for the investigation of human trafficking crimes and Internet crimes against children.

By Senators Wanggaard, Olsen, Marklein, Cowles and Johnson; cosponsored by Representatives Kleefisch, Sanfelippo, Anderson, Billings, E. Brooks, Brandtjen, Fields, Horlacher, Hutton, Jacque, Kulp, Mursau, Petryk, Ripp, Rohrkaste, Skowronski, Steffen, Thiesfeldt and Tittl.

November 20, 2017    Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

January 04, 2018         Public Hearing Held

Present:       (4)        Senator Wanggaard; Senators Stroebel, L. Taylor and Testin.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (1)        Senator Risser.

Appearances For

·      Representative Joel Kleefisch

·      Senator Van Wanggaard

·      Special Agent Ben Poller

·      Special Agent Matt Joy

·      Kathi Kilgore - WI Hotel & Lodging Association

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Attorney General Brad Schimel

·      Jordan Lamb - Association of State Prosecutors

·      Danielle Decker - City of Milwaukee

·      Alice O'Connor - WI Chiefs of Police Association

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

January 11, 2018         Executive Session Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Wanggaard; Senators Stroebel, Risser, L. Taylor and Testin.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Senator Testin that Senate Bill 541 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Wanggaard; Senators Stroebel, Risser, L. Taylor and Testin.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Valirie Maxim

Committee Clerk