Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics

Senate Bill 52

Relating to: public notice of noncandidacy for incumbent local elected officials.

By Senators Stroebel, Felzkowski and Marklein; cosponsored by Representatives Ramthun, Brooks, Cabrera, Dittrich, Gundrum, Knodl, Kuglitsch, Magnafici, Moses, Rozar, Steffen and Wichgers.

January 28, 2021         Referred to Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics

March 11, 2021           Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Bernier; Senators Darling, Stroebel, Smith and Roys.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Representative Timothy Ramthun - 59th Assembly District

·      Senatot Duey Stroebel - 20th Senate District

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Curt Witynski - League of Wisconsin municipalities

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

March 18, 2021           Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot

Present:       (4)        Senator Bernier; Senators Darling, Stroebel and Smith.

Absent:       (1)        Senator Roys.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Senator Bernier that Senate Bill 52 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Bernier; Senators Darling, Stroebel, Smith and Roys.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Nathan Duerkop

Committee Clerk