Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Assembly Bill 684
Relating to: eliminating the prohibitions on electric weapons and providing a penalty.
By Representatives Sortwell, Magnafici, Allen, Armstrong, Behnke, Brandtjen, Goeben, Gustafson, S. Johnson, Rettinger, Schmidt and Wichgers; cosponsored by Senators James and Nass.
November 27, 2023 Referred to Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety
February 08, 2024 Public Hearing 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.
Appearances For
· Rep Shae Sortwell - 2nd Assembly District
· Sen Jesse James - 23rd Senate District
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Caty McDermott - Badger State Sheriffs Association & Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
February 13, 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 Steffen that Assembly Bill 684 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (10) Representative Spiros; Representatives Schutt, Duchow, Novak, Green, Donovan, Schraa, Steffen, Wichgers and Sortwell.
Noes: (5) Representatives Drake, McGuire, Emerson, Stubbs and Madison.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 10, Noes 5
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Cameil Bowler
Committee Clerk
