Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Senate Bill 613
Relating to: limiting the recovery of noneconomic damages from a commercial motor vehicle carrier.
By Senator Tomczyk; cosponsored by Representatives Gundrum, Spiros, Armstrong, Callahan, Donovan, Rettinger and Dallman.
November 07, 2023 Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
January 30, 2024 Public Hearing Held
Present: (7) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Wimberger, Knodl, James, Roys and L. Johnson.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Dir. of Tax, Transportation, and Legal Affairs Evan Umpir - Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
· Craig Wolf - E.h. wolf
· Presidenr NEAL KEDZIE - Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association
· RJ Pirlot - Wisconsin Civil Justice Council
· Representative Rick Gundrum - 58th Assembly District
Appearances Against
· Attorney Peter Young - Wisconsin Association for Justice
· Bari Rieth
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· None.
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
February 15, 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 613 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
