Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Universities, Technical Colleges, Children and Families

Senate Bill 668

Relating to: immunity from liability resulting from good faith actions under the child abuse and neglect reporting law.

By Senators Darling and Johnson; cosponsored by Representatives Ballweg and Billings.

January 08, 2020         Referred to Committee on Universities, Technical Colleges, Children and Families

January 22, 2020         Public Hearing Held

Present:       (7)        Senator Kooyenga; Senators Nass, Darling, Olsen, Bewley, Larson and Schachtner.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Rachel Nili - And Jane Penner-Hopper, Department of Children and Families

·      Senator Alberta Darling

·      Rep Jill Billings - 95th assembly district

·      Representative Joan Ballweg

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Policy advisor Kris Moelter - Child abuse and neglect preventio board

·      DIrector of State Government Relations Jodi Bloch - Childrens WIsconsin

·      RJ Pirlot - Wisconsin Civil Justice Council

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

January 31, 2020         Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot

Present:       (7)        Senator Kooyenga; Senators Nass, Darling, Olsen, Bewley, Larson and Schachtner.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by  that Senate Bill 668 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (6)     Senator Kooyenga; Senators Darling, Olsen, Bewley, Larson and Schachtner.

Noes:     (1)     Senator Nass.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 1

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Nick Bentz

Committee Clerk