Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Government Operations
Senate Bill 898
Relating to: electronic and remote witnessing and notarization of estate planning documents.
By Senators Ballweg and Feyen; cosponsored by Representatives Tusler, Baldeh, Behnke, Doyle, Kitchens, O'Connor, Ratcliff, Rettinger and Subeck.
January 11, 2024 Referred to Committee on Government Operations
February 01, 2024 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Stroebel; Senators Bradley, Feyen, Roys and Agard.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator Joan Ballweg - 14th Senate District
· Philip J. Miller - State Bar of Wisconsin - Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section
· Catherine M. Priebe - State Bar of Wisconsin - Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· None.
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
February 06, 2024 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (5) Senator Stroebel; Senators Bradley, Feyen, Roys and Agard.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved that Senate Bill 898 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (5) Senator Stroebel; Senators Bradley, Feyen, Roys and Agard.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Mark Radcliffe
Committee Clerk
