Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics
Senate Bill 297
Relating to: terms of office for local government officers.
By Senators Bernier, Marklein, Ballweg and Pfaff; cosponsored by Representatives Rozar, Callahan, Gundrum, Armstrong, Moses, Skowronski, Billings, Knodl, Bowen, Cabral-Guevara, Kuglitsch, Brooks, Tusler, Tittl, Plumer and B. Meyers.
April 08, 2021 Referred to Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics
May 05, 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
· Representative Donna Rozar
· Marcie Rainbolt - Wisconsin Counties Association
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· None.
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
May 07, 2021 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (0) None.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Bernier, seconded by Senator Bernier that Senate Bill 297 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (3) Senator Bernier; Senators Darling and Stroebel.
Noes: (2) Senators Smith and Roys.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
Moved by Senator Bernier, seconded by Senator Bernier 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
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Nathan Duerkop
Committee Clerk
