Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Senate Bill 121

Relating to: prohibiting use of choke holds by law enforcement officers in use of force policies.

By Senators Wanggaard, L. Taylor, Darling, Cowles, Feyen, Jacque and Nass; cosponsored by Representatives Spiros, Armstrong, Brandtjen, Moses, Thiesfeldt and Tusler.

February 18, 2021       Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

March 18, 2021           Public Hearing Held

Present:       (6)        Senator Wanggaard; Senators Wimberger, Jacque, Bradley, L. Taylor and Roys.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (1)        Senator Darling.

Appearances For

·      None.

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      None.

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

May 06, 2021              Executive Session Held

Present:       (7)        Senator Wanggaard; Senators Wimberger, Darling, Jacque, Bradley, L. Taylor and Roys.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Senator Darling that Senate Substitute Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (7)     Senator Wanggaard; Senators Wimberger, Darling, Jacque, Bradley, L. Taylor and Roys.

Noes:     (0)     None.

SENATE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 7, Noes 0

Moved by Senator Taylor, seconded by Senator Darling that Senate Bill 121 be recommended for passage as amended.

Ayes:     (6)     Senator Wanggaard; Senators Wimberger, Darling, Jacque, Bradley and L. Taylor.

Noes:     (1)     Senator Roys.

PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 1

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Eric Barbour

Committee Clerk