Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Children and Families
Assembly Bill 423
Relating to: reports of sexual abuse of children placed in out-of-home care.
By Joint Legislative Council.
June 25, 2021 Referred to Committee on Children and Families
October 13, 2021 Public Hearing Held
Present: (11) Representative Snyder; Representatives Ramthun, Kerkman, Vorpagel, Gundrum, James, Dittrich, Billings, Bowen, Vining and Snodgrass.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Representative Pronschinske.
Appearances For
· Senator Kathy Bernier
· Legislative Advisor Amanda Merkwae - Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
· Adminstrator Wendy Henderson - Wisconsin Department of Children and Families Department of Safety and Permanence
· Representative Pat Snyder
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Emily Coddington - Wisconsin Association of Family and Children Agencies
· Kris Moelter - Wisconsin Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
October 27, 2021 Executive Session Held
Present: (12) Representative Snyder; Representatives Ramthun, Kerkman, Vorpagel, Pronschinske, Gundrum, James, Dittrich, Billings, Bowen, Vining and Snodgrass.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Representative Billings, seconded by Representative Ramthun that Assembly Bill 423 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (12) Representative Snyder; Representatives Ramthun, Kerkman, Vorpagel, Pronschinske, Gundrum, James, Dittrich, Billings, Bowen, Vining and Snodgrass.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 0
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Sam Hope
Committee Clerk
