Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Senate Bill 754
Relating to: possession of a firearm by a licensee in a place of worship located on the grounds of a private school.
By Senators James, Felzkowski, Nass and Tomczyk; cosponsored by Representatives Pronschinske, Allen, Armstrong, Behnke, Bodden, Brandtjen, Callahan, Dittrich, Edming, Goeben, Gundrum, Gustafson, Magnafici, Maxey, Murphy, Mursau, O'Connor, Penterman, Rettinger, Schmidt, Sortwell, Summerfield, VanderMeer and Wichgers.
December 08, 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
· Senator Jesse James - 23rd Senate District
· Vice President Alex Ayala - Milwaukee Police Association
· Treig Pronschinske - 92nd Assembly District
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Bob Welch - WI Firearm Owners
· Vice President Alexander Ayala - Milwaukee Police Association
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 754 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
