Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Senate Bill 139
Relating to: sexual contact with an animal and providing a penalty.
By Senators Jacque, Risser, Cowles and Marklein; cosponsored by Representatives Wichgers, Brandtjen, Edming, James, Loudenbeck, Murphy, L. Myers, Skowronski, Subeck and C. Taylor.
March 28, 2019 Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
September 17, 2019 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Darling, Risser and L. Taylor.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator Andre Jacque
· Rep Chuck Wichgers - 83rd Assembly District
· Joshua Jablonski - Hidden Paws Network, INC.
· Eilene Ribbens - WI Federated Humane Society
· Senator Andre Jacque
· Megan Nicholson - Humane Society of the United States
· Sergeant Phil Nelson - Brown County Sheriff
· Jenny Edwards - WI Federated HS
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· Mark Kelderman - Legal me up
Registrations For
· Captain Jeff Klatt - Wisconsin Sheriff's and Deputy Sheriff's Assoc.
· Sen Rob Cowles - 2nd Senate District
· Jordan Lamb - Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
September 25, 2019 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Darling, Risser and L. Taylor.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Jacque, seconded by Senator Risser that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Darling, Risser and L. Taylor.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Jacque, seconded by Senator Risser that Senate Bill 139 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (5) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Darling, Risser and L. Taylor.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Valirie Maxim
Committee Clerk
