Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Assembly Bill 666

Relating to: sexual contact with an animal and providing a criminal penalty.

By Representatives Jacque, Kremer, Mursau, Sargent, Subeck, Tittl, Tusler and Wichgers; cosponsored by Senator Risser.

February 19, 2018       Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

March 14, 2018           Public Hearing Held

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

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Representative Andre Jacque

·      Sergeant Phil Nelson - Brown County Sheriff

·      Dr. Geoffrey Robinson

·      Daniel Antolec

·      Melissa Tedrowe - Humane Society of United States

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Caty McDermott - Badger State Sheriffs' Association

·      Caty McDermott - Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association

·      Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin Veterinary Meidcal Association

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

March 14, 2018           Executive Session Held

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

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Senator Risser, seconded by Senator Stroebel that Assembly Bill 666 be recommended for concurrence.

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

Noes:     (0)     None.

CONCURRENCE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Valirie Maxim

Committee Clerk