Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Senate Bill 476
Relating to: venue requirements for domestic abuse, child abuse, and harassment cases.
By Senators Harsdorf, Johnson, Cowles, Darling, Marklein, Ringhand, Vinehout, Wirch and Olsen; cosponsored by Representatives Tusler, Crowley, Anderson, Berceau, Billings, Horlacher, Jacque, Kitchens, Kleefisch, Kolste, Kremer, Quinn, Sargent, C. Taylor, Vruwink, Subeck and Spreitzer.
October 18, 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 LaTonya Johnson
· Chase Tarrier - End Domestic Abuse WI
· Representative David Crowley
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Representative Ron Tusler
· Senator Robert Cowles
· Pastor Cindy Crane - Lutheran Office for Public Policy WI
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.
January 18, 2018 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (5) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Stroebel, Risser, L. Taylor and Testin.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by 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 that Senate Bill 476 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
