Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics
Senate Bill 178
Relating to: elections administration, recall petitions, and recount procedures.
By Senator Bernier; cosponsored by Representative Magnafici.
March 08, 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
· Senator Kathy Bernier
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· Administrator Meagan Wolfe - Wisconsin elections commission
Registrations For
· Rep. Gae Magnafici - 28th AD
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
April 13, 2021 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator Bernier; Senators Darling, Stroebel, Smith and Roys.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Stroebel, seconded by Senator Darling that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senator Bernier; Senators Darling, Stroebel, Smith and Roys.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Darling, seconded by Senator Stroebel that Senate Bill 178 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (5) Senator Bernier; Senators Darling, Stroebel, Smith and Roys.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Nathan Duerkop
Committee Clerk