Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Health
Senate Bill 127
Relating to: requiring informed consent before performing a pelvic examination on a patient who is under general anesthesia or unconscious.
By Senators Jacque, Taylor, Cowles, Hesselbein, Larson, Roys, Spreitzer and Wirch; cosponsored by Representatives Brandtjen, Allen, Andraca, Bare, Behnke, Bodden, Emerson, Joers, Mursau, Ortiz-Velez, Palmeri, Subeck, Wichgers, Madison, Clancy and Shankland.
March 14, 2023 Referred to Committee on Health
September 27, 2023 Public Hearing Held
Present: (6) Senator Cabral-Guevara; Senators Testin, Felzkowski, Jacque, Hesselbein and Carpenter.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Sen. Andre Jacque
· Professor Robin Wilson - Myself
· Sarah Wright - Self
· Ian Henderson - WCASA
· State Representative Janel Brandtjen - 22nd Assembly District
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Aaron Voskuil
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
October 12, 2023 Executive Session Held
Present: (6) Senator Cabral-Guevara; Senators Testin, Felzkowski, Jacque, Hesselbein and Carpenter.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Jacque, seconded by Senator Hesselbein that Senate Substitute Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (6) Senator Cabral-Guevara; Senators Testin, Felzkowski, Jacque, Hesselbein and Carpenter.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Jacque, seconded by Senator Hesselbein that Senate Bill 127 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (6) Senator Cabral-Guevara; Senators Testin, Felzkowski, Jacque, Hesselbein and Carpenter.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 0
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Michael Moscicke
Committee Clerk
