Assembly

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Assembly Bill 536

Relating to: fleeing an officer and providing a penalty.

By Representatives Donovan, Tusler, Rettinger, Allen, Behnke, Bodden, Brandtjen, Brooks, Duchow, Goeben, Gundrum, Maxey, Melotik, Michalski, Murphy, O'Connor and Penterman; cosponsored by Senators Knodl, Hutton, Bradley, Ballweg, James, Marklein and Nass.

October 18, 2023        Referred to Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety

January 11, 2024         Public Hearing Held

Present:       (13)      Representative Spiros; Representatives Schutt, Duchow, Novak, Green, Donovan, Steffen, Wichgers, Sortwell, McGuire, Emerson, Stubbs and Madison.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (2)        Representatives Schraa and Drake.

Appearances For

·      Rep Bob Donovan - 84th Assembly District

·      Alex Ayala - Milwaukee Police Association

·      Aaron Chapin - WI Chiefs of Police Association

·      David Lasee - Wisconsin DA's Association

·      Mark Hagen

·      Janet Fischer

·      Jeanne Lupo

·      Sarah Drew

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Senator Dan Knodl - 8th Senate District

·      Lorri Rtidel

·      Angie Morgensen

·      Mary Ryskoski

·      Charles Duorak

·      Michael Drew

·      Barbara Martin

·      Gloria Teifke

·      Caty McDermott - WI Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs Association

·      Adam Jordahl - Badger State Sheriffs Association

·      Justin Moralez - City of Milwaukee

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

January 17, 2024         Executive Session Held

Present:       (15)      Representative Spiros; Representatives Schutt, Duchow, Novak, Green, Donovan, Schraa, Steffen, Wichgers, Sortwell, Drake, McGuire, Emerson, Stubbs and Madison.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Representative Sortwell, seconded by Representative Green that Assembly Bill 536 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (13)   Representative Spiros; Representatives Schutt, Duchow, Novak, Green, Donovan, Schraa, Steffen, Wichgers, Sortwell, McGuire, Emerson and Stubbs.

Noes:     (2)     Representatives Drake and Madison.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 13, Noes 2

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Cameil Bowler

Committee Clerk