Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Senate Bill 37
Relating to: a time limit for processing sexual assault kits.
By Senators James, Ballweg, Cowles, Quinn, Spreitzer and Taylor; cosponsored by Representatives Steffen, Allen, Armstrong, Brooks, Cabrera, Donovan, Green, Gundrum, Gustafson, Kitchens, Knodl, Macco, Moses, Murphy, Mursau, Novak, O'Connor, Penterman, Rettinger, Subeck, Tittl and Tusler.
February 03, 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
· Senator Jesse James - 23rd Senate District
· Rep. David Steffen - 4th Assembly District
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Ian Henderson - WCASA
· Hannah Huffman - Umos
· Marc Herstand - National Association of Social Workers Wisconsin chapter
· Alice OConnor - WIsconsin Professional Police Assn.
· Executive Director James Palmer - WPPA
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· Attorney General Josh Kaul - DOJ
May 23, 2023 Executive Session Held
Present: (7) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Wimberger, Knodl, James, Taylor and Roys.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
October 24, 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 Wimberger that Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (7) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Wimberger, Knodl, James, Taylor and Roys.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 TO SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 7, Noes 0
Moved by Senator James, seconded by Senator Wimberger that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (7) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Wimberger, Knodl, James, Taylor and Roys.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 7, Noes 0
Moved by Senator James, seconded by Senator Knodl that Senate Bill 37 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (7) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Wimberger, Knodl, James, Taylor and Roys.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 7, Noes 0
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Eric Barbour
Committee Clerk
