AB465 ROCP for Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care On 10/10/2023

Assembly

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care

Assembly Bill 465

Relating to: prohibiting gender transition medical intervention for individuals under 18 years of age.

By Representatives Allen, Vos, Armstrong, Behnke, Binsfeld, Bodden, Brandtjen, Dittrich, Goeben, Green, Gundrum, Gustafson, Hurd, Macco, Magnafici, Maxey, Michalski, Murphy, Nedweski, O'Connor, Plumer, Pronschinske, Rettinger, Rozar, Sapik, Schraa, Sortwell, Tittl, Tusler, Wichgers and Callahan; cosponsored by Senators Stroebel, Tomczyk, Knodl, Felzkowski, Kapenga, Nass, Wimberger and Ballweg.

September 29, 2023 Referred to Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care

October 04, 2023 Public Hearing Held

Present: (14) Representative Moses; Representatives Rozar, Brooks, Dittrich, Gundrum, Magnafici, Murphy, Summerfield, VanderMeer, Subeck, Riemer, J. Anderson, Vining and Drake.

Absent: (0) None.

Excused: (2) Representatives Sapik and Schutt.

Appearances For

· Representative Scott Allen - 97th Assembly District

· Senator Duey Stroebel - 20th Senate District

· Representative Karen Hurd - Assembly District 68

· Jeannette Cooper - Partners for Ethical Care

· Sandra Kirby - American Principles Project

· Rocky Rodriguez - Gays Against Groomers

· Susan Messerly

· Jack Hoogendyk

· Steve McConkey - 4Winds

· Scarlett Johnson

· A.B. Herron

· Anne Franczek

· Jim Lear

· Mary Chonowski

· Mark Duncan

· Andrew Stott

· Rebecca Jest

· Barbara Sella

· Evelyn Hobert

· Dave Meissner

Appearances Against

· Dr. Stephanie Farrar

· Dr. Silviana Amethyst

· Brian Michel - Mental Health America of WI

· Jonathon McCray Jones - ACLU-WI

· Rev. Greta Neubauer - 66th Assembly District

· Rep. Melissa Ratcliff - 46th Assembly District

· Rep. Ryan Clancy - 19th Assembly District

· Robyn Schultz - Pride at Work

· Kat Grand - FFRF Action Fund

· Ian Henderson - WCASA

· Mark Herstand - National Association of Social Workers

· Conor Miller - American Civil Liberties Union

· Laura Wright - First Congregational United Church of Christ

· Melissa Melcher - Milwaukee Trans and Queer Depot

· Wyatt Meyer - Milwaukee Trans and Queer Depot

· Shepherd Janeway

· Ma Yang - Freedom Inc.

· Ann Young - Freedom Inc.

· Houa Yang - Freedom Inc.

· Hope Vang - Freedom Inc.

· Huab Cua - Freedom Inc.

· Selena Yang - Freedom Inc.

· Milcah Rimmer - Freedom Inc.

· Kaleb Her - Freedom Inc.

· Jewel Adams - Freedom Inc.

· Zon Moua - Freedom Inc.

· Betsy Kleba

· Allison Werner

· Dan York

· Charlie Werner

· Theo Shulman

· Lydia Rhoads

· Nathan Schilling

· Cameron Landry

· Rev. Suzelle Lynch

· James Parlow

· Kristin Dahnert

· Meagan O'Reilly

· Sierra Thomas

· Marlin Schneider

· Louis Lindley

· Greyson Mize

· Bex Streit

· Akaki Wilder

· Jennifer Bratburd

· Nat Godley

· Lisa Pett

· Ami Omanique

· Rachel Potente

· Freya Theler

· Julie Reuss

· Milo Ranale

· Bradyn DeMain

· Erika Remilia Stankey

· Thomas Niepsuj

· Ghost Morris

· Rev. Dr. Christopher Ross - UCC Church

· Brian Juchens

· Cory Neeley

· Adam Brannader

· Rev. Eldonna Hazen

· Tarah Stangler

· Jason Mack

· Alexandra Wilburn

· Judy Tokie

· Isaac Ruben

· Lejandra Juanita Matos-Rodriguez

· Lori Severson

· Rabbi Bonnie Marguls

· AmyJo Taylor

· Philosophy Walker

· Natasha Dee Rautio

· Alder Martinez Rutherford

· Jacob Wolliger

· Alexander Savage

Appearances for Information Only

· None.

Registrations For

· Speaker Robin Vos - 63rd Assembly District

· Dawn Wenzel-Helnore

· Meg Ellefson

· Representative Angie Sapik - 73rd Assembly District

· James Donoher

· Ginger Baier

· Laura Ackmaxr - Moms for Liberty

· Jesse Simeox - Gays Against Groomers

· Jeff Weigand - Dane Cty Board District 20

· Scarlett Johnson

Registrations Against

· Jamie Crofts - Wisconsin Voices

· Elan Zuckerman

· Caide Jackson

· Maddie Batzli

· Jenna Eunperley

· Seba A

· Karla Locher

· Michael Weiganl

· Jane Mouseal

· Xuan Nguyen - ACLU

· Breanna Illene - WI Council of Churches

· Jeffrey Arnold

· Otto Baier

· Megan McDonnell - Fair Wisconsin

· Jocelyn Luglio

· Kelda Roys

· Caitlin McDonough

· Chris Larson - 7th Senate District

· Zeke Renfro

· Hannah Renfro

· Arvina Martin

· Tom McCarthy - DPI

· Julia Becher

· Patty Cisneros Prevo

· Susan Neeley - GSAFE

· Sherry Cares

· Sadie Butcyn

· Alex Brill

· March Derozier

· Julie Wilson

· Amy Owen

· Gina Gomez - Whoopensocker

· Ellen Rasmussen - Algoma Blvd UMC

· Alex Habriga

· Charlene Brandl

· Caitlin Ryan

· Paige Wiedemann

· Lindsey McLean

· Nathan Butzlaff - WI Public Health Association

· Nathan Butzlaff - WI Association of Local Health Departments & Boards

· Jay Botsford - Andersan

· Chelsea Haines

· Andy Schueler

· Ellina Seckel

· Lindsey Anderson

· Eli Johnson

· Evan Dodson

· Mel Davis - Rainbow Alliance Advocacy, Inc

· Lyric Itinerant

· Sarah Coombs

· Brett Dunn

· Zavier Alexander

· Janine Glaeser

· Jamie Hawkins

· Aria Ramirez

· Elliot Novak

· Vebi Adem

· Amelia Hansen

· Jodi Bloch - Children's Wisconsin

· Peter Burress

· Jennifer Giegerich

· Marjorie Matthews

· Meagan Hdman O'Reilly

· Nick Famularo

· Jeremy Schuurmans - Grace Episcopal Church

· Danielle Carrol

· Lezlie Blanton

· Matt Pagnotti - Vivent Health

· Leslie Abitz - ACOG - WI

· Mary Ellen Schmit

· Mariah Braier

· Mark Grapentine - WI Medical Society

· Dawn Wenzel-Helmore

· Rachel Bauman

· Courtney Jackson

· Alexis Skowronek

· Sol Kelly-Jolus

· Brianna Buhr

· Wendy Strout - Human Rights Campaign

· Mark Spreitzer - Senate District 15

· Katherine Johnson

· Sean O'Brien

· Karter Baeor

· Gabriel Loredo

· Matthew McKellips

· Steve Concotelli

· Marcia Concotelli

· Scot Ross

· Ben Helming

· Cecilia Thao - Freedom, Inc.

· Victoria Harris - Freedom, Inc.

· Melani Quarles

· Destiny Yang - Freedom, Inc.

· Yvette Walker - Freedom, Inc.

· M. Clerke

· Allison Erena

· Claire Matejka

· Pete Lorenz

· Hannah Villnave - Fox Valley UU Fellowship

· Michael Sersch

· Abby Lowery

· Frances Lyons

· Ann Inug

· Maria Luther

· Jessica Strestha

· Cody Sorlie Theis

· Megan Breun

· Zahra Noorani-Kamtedor

· Tarah Strangler

· Freya Joessez

· Rev. Mallory Yandns

· Ashley Green

· Kerida O'Reilly

· Chris Lester

· Rev. Tim Schaefer

· Iris Wendt

· Wyn Helming

· Autumn Fearing Raller

· Valeie Haupt

· Laura Dixson-Kruigl

· Logan Bitz

· Joe Scarry

· Taylor Hooker

· Tessa Pilcher

· Lisa Nelson

· Amy Stulhman

· Sami Rojas

· Rev. Dr. Tanya Sadagopan

· Kristie Halverson

· Tessa Price

Registrations for Information Only

· None.

October 10, 2023 Executive Session Held

Present: (15) Representative Moses; Representatives Rozar, Brooks, Dittrich, Gundrum, Magnafici, Murphy, Sapik, Summerfield, VanderMeer, Subeck, Riemer, J. Anderson, Vining and Drake.

Absent: (0) None.

Excused: (1) Representative Schutt.

Moved by Representative Gundrum, seconded by Representative Sapik that Assembly Bill 465 be recommended for passage.

Ayes: (10) Representative Moses; Representatives Rozar, Brooks, Dittrich, Gundrum, Magnafici, Murphy, Sapik, Summerfield and VanderMeer.

Noes: (5) Representatives Subeck, Riemer, J. Anderson, Vining and Drake.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 10, Noes 5

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Maryjane Behm

Committee Clerk