Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention
Assembly Bill 560
Relating to: the use of videoconferencing technology in certain civil actions.
By Representatives Novak, Brandtjen, Donovan, Kitchens, Michalski, Murphy and Schmidt; cosponsored by Senators James, Ballweg and Marklein.
October 27, 2023 Referred to Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention
November 01, 2023 Public Hearing Held
Present: (10) Representative Tittl; Representatives Dittrich, VanderMeer, Wichgers, Gundrum, Plumer, Magnafici, Vining, Considine and Moore Omokunde.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (2) Representatives Behnke and Palmeri.
Appearances For
· Representative Todd Novak - State Assembly - 51st District
· Senator Jesse James - State Senate - 23rd District
· Marcie Rainbolt - Wisconsin Counties Association
· Andrew Phillips - Wisconsin Counties Association General Counsel; Attolles Law
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Catherine McDermott - Badger State Sheriffs' Association and Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association
· Senator Joan Ballweg - State Senate - 14th District
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
November 09, 2023 Executive Session Held
Present: (12) Representative Tittl; Representatives Dittrich, VanderMeer, Wichgers, Gundrum, Plumer, Magnafici, Behnke, Vining, Considine, Moore Omokunde and Palmeri.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Representative Plumer, seconded by Representative Gundrum that Assembly Bill 560 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (8) Representative Tittl; Representatives Dittrich, VanderMeer, Wichgers, Gundrum, Plumer, Magnafici and Behnke.
Noes: (4) Representatives Vining, Considine, Moore Omokunde and Palmeri.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 8, Noes 4
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Steve Hall
Committee Clerk
