Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics

Senate Bill 946

Relating to: whistleblower protection for municipal clerks who witness and report election fraud or irregularities.

By Senators Bernier, Darling, Jacque and Wanggaard; cosponsored by Representatives Petersen, Armstrong, Behnke, Brooks, Edming, Kitchens, Krug, Magnafici and Rozar.

February 07, 2022       Referred to Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics

February 16, 2022       Public Hearing Held

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

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (1)        Senator Darling.

Appearances For

·      Senator Kathy Bernier - 23rd Senate District

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Representative Kevin Petersen - 40th Assembly District

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

February 18, 2022       Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot

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

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by  that Senate Bill 946 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (3)     Senator Bernier; Senators Darling and Stroebel.

Noes:     (2)     Senators Smith and Roys.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2

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Michael Luckey

Committee Clerk