Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Senate Bill 754

Relating to: earned release from parole or extended supervision and discharge from probation.

By Senators Craig, Jacque, Marklein, Nass and Stroebel; cosponsored by Representatives Hutton, Sanfelippo, Dittrich, Duchow, Edming, Gundrum, Horlacher, Jagler, James, Katsma, Knodl, Kuglitsch, Ott, Plumer, Ramthun, Tittl and Wichgers.

January 29, 2020         Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

February 06, 2020       Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Darling, Risser and L. Taylor.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Rep Rob Hutton

·      Senator David Craig

Appearances Against

·      Edward Cohen

·      Sean Wilson - ACLU of Wisconsin

·      Robert Agnew Jr - Just LeadershipUSA

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Andrew Wagner - Milwaukee Police Association

·      Caty McDermott - Badger State Sheriffs Association

·      Caty McDermott - Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association

Registrations Against

·      Kathrine Mulligan - Wisconsin League of Women Voters

·      Adam Plotkin - State Public Defender

·      Legislative Advisor Paulina De Haan - DOC

·      Jordan Primakow - City of Milwaukee

·      Peggy West - Expo

·      Senator Chris Larson

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

February 11, 2020       Executive Session Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Darling, Risser and L. Taylor.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Senator Darling, seconded by Senator Jacque that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (4)     Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Darling and Risser.

Noes:     (1)     Senator L. Taylor.

SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 1

Moved by Senator Darling, seconded by Senator Jacque that Senate Bill 754 be recommended for passage as amended.

Ayes:     (3)     Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque and Darling.

Noes:     (2)     Senators Risser and L. Taylor.

PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2

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Valirie Maxim

Committee Clerk