Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Senate Bill 570
Relating to: limiting civil liability for firearm, firearm accessory, and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, importers, trade associations, sellers, and dealers.
By Senators Bradley, Stroebel, Felzkowski, Ballweg and Nass; cosponsored by Representatives Magnafici, Armstrong, Brandtjen, Cabral-Guevara, Edming, Gundrum, Horlacher, James, Knodl, Moses, Penterman, Pronschinske, Schraa, Skowronski, Sortwell, Spiros, Tittl, Wichgers and Brooks.
September 24, 2021 Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
October 14, 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
· Director, Government Relations - State Affairs Chris Lee - National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc
· Senator Julian Bradley
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· Ben Turk
Registrations For
· Samantha Stohlman
· Bob Welch - Wi firearm owners
· Bob Welch - Wi bear hunters
Registrations Against
· Peter Bakken - Wisconsin Council of Churches
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
October 28, 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 Bradley, seconded by Senator Wimberger that Senate Bill 570 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (5) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Wimberger, Darling, Jacque and Bradley.
Noes: (2) Senators L. Taylor and Roys.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 2
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Eric Barbour
Committee Clerk
