Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Senate Bill 78
Relating to: appointment of certain lawfully present aliens as law enforcement officers.
By Senators James, Taylor and Jacque; cosponsored by Representatives Macco, Steffen, Kitchens, Armstrong, Baldeh, Behnke, Duchow, Edming, Emerson, S. Johnson, Krug, Michalski, Murphy, Mursau, O'Connor, Ohnstad, Ortiz-Velez, Schmidt, Schraa and Snyder.
February 21, 2023 Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
May 10, 2023 Public Hearing Held
Present: (7) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Knodl, James, Taylor, Roys and Larson.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Senator Wimberger.
Appearances For
· James O'Neill - American business Immigration Coalition
· Chief Chris Davis - Green Bay Police Department
· Tony Gonzalez
· Senator Jesse James - 23rd Senate District
· Representative John Macco - 88th Assembly District
· Marco Lopez
· Andrew Smith - Retired Chief of Police, Green Bay
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Jordan Primakow - City Of Milwaukee
· Marc Herstand - National Association of Social Workers Wisconsin chapter
· Exec Dir Jim Palmer - WPPA
· Alice OConnor - WPPA
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
May 23, 2023 Executive Session Held
Present: (7) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Wimberger, Knodl, James, Taylor and Roys.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator James, seconded by Senator Taylor that Senate Bill 78 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (6) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Knodl, James, Taylor and Roys.
Noes: (1) Senator Wimberger.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 1
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Eric Barbour
Committee Clerk
