Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Senate Bill 574

Relating to: obedience to authorized emergency vehicles operated by law enforcement officers.

By Senators Wanggaard, Olsen, Cowles, Johnson and Marklein; cosponsored by Representatives Kleefisch, Tusler, Born, Brandtjen, Jacque, Kuglitsch, Mursau and Ripp.

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

January 11, 2018         Public Hearing Held

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

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Senator Van Wanggaard

·      Representative Joel Kleefisch

·      Chief Dennis Plantz - WI Chiefs of Police Association

·      Anthony Schmitz - Milwaukee Police Department

·      Darin Wittnebel - City of Waukesha Police Department

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Mark Buetow - Milwaukee Police Association

·      Shawn Lauda - Milwaukee Police Association

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

January 16, 2018         Executive Session Held

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

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Senator Wanggaard, seconded by Senator Stroebel that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.

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

Noes:     (0)     None.

SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

Moved by Senator Stroebel, seconded by Senator Taylor that Senate Bill 574 be recommended for passage as amended.

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

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Valirie Maxim

Committee Clerk