Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Senate Bill 641
Relating to: eliminating the prohibitions on electric weapons and providing a penalty.
By Senators James and Nass; cosponsored by Representatives Sortwell, Magnafici, Allen, Armstrong, Brandtjen, Goeben, Gustafson, S. Johnson, Rettinger, Schmidt and Wichgers.
November 07, 2023 Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
January 11, 2024 Public Hearing Held
Present: (6) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Wimberger, Knodl, James and Taylor.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Senator Roys.
Appearances For
· Sheriff Travis Hakes - Chippewa County Sheriff
· Senator Jesse James - 23rd Senate District
· Rep Shae Sortwell - 2nd Assembly District
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Caty McDermott - Badger State Sheriffs Association AND WI Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association
· Bob Welch - WI Firearm Owners
· Vice President Alexander Ayala - Milwaukee Police Association
· Rhonda McKenzie - Damsels in Defense
· Porter Hakes
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
January 31, 2024 Executive Session Held
Present: (7) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Wimberger, Knodl, James, Roys and L. Johnson.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by that Senate Bill 641 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (5) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Wimberger, Knodl and James.
Noes: (2) Senators Roys and L. Johnson.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 2
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Eric Barbour
Committee Clerk
