Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Senate Bill 219
Relating to: conducting juvenile proceedings by telephone or audiovisual means and appearance at any criminal proceeding by telephone or audiovisual means.
By Senators Jacque, Ballweg and Felzkowski; cosponsored by Representatives Thiesfeldt, Skowronski, Brooks, Knodl and Schraa.
March 16, 2021 Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
May 06, 2021 Public Hearing Held
Present: (7) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Wimberger, Darling, Jacque, Bradley, L. Taylor and Roys.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator Andre Jacque - 1st Senate District
· Representative Jeremy Thiesfeldt
Appearances Against
· Attorney Anthony Jurek - WACDL
· Adam Plotkin - State Public Defender
Appearances for Information Only
· Amanda Merkwae - DCF
Registrations For
· None.
Registrations Against
· Attorney Sarah Schmeiser - Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Registrations for Information Only
· Andrew Wagner - Milwaukee Police Association
June 02, 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 Darling, seconded by Senator Jacque that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (7) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Wimberger, Darling, Jacque, Bradley, L. Taylor and Roys.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 7, Noes 0
Moved by that Senate Bill 219 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (7) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Wimberger, Darling, Jacque, Bradley, L. Taylor and Roys.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 7, Noes 0
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Eric Barbour
Committee Clerk
