Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Senate Bill 86

Relating to:  dismissing or amending certain criminal charges and  deferred prosecution agreements for certain crimes.

By Senators Hutton, Nass and Jacque; cosponsored by Representatives Rettinger, Michalski, Donovan, Knodl, Nedweski, Murphy and Behnke.

March 01, 2023           Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

August 22, 2023         Public Hearing Held

Present:       (7)        Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Wimberger, Knodl, James, Taylor and Roys.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Legislative Staff Nick Esbeck - On behalf of Senator Hutton

·      Rep. Nik Rettinger - Himself

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      James Fenley - Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association

·      James Fenley - Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association

·      Steven Conway - WI Fraternal Order of Police

·      Executive director Jim Palmer - Wisconsin Professional Police Association

·      Alice O'Connor - Wisconsin Professional Police Association

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

September 05, 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 Knodl, seconded by Senator James that Senate Bill 86 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (4)     Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Knodl and James.

Noes:     (3)     Senators Wimberger, Taylor and Roys.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 3

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Eric Barbour

Committee Clerk