Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Senate Bill 949
Relating to: courtroom supports for and sealing the identifying information of child victims and child witnesses of human trafficking crimes.
By Senators James, L. Johnson and Larson; cosponsored by Representatives Billings, J. Anderson, Behnke, Binsfeld, Considine, Dittrich, Drake, Emerson, Joers, S. Johnson, Madison, Maxey, Moore Omokunde, Mursau, O'Connor, Ohnstad, Palmeri, Ratcliff, Sinicki, Snodgrass, Subeck, Brandtjen and Schraa.
January 26, 2024 Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
February 21, 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
· Senator Jesse James - 23rd Senate District
· Representative Jill Billings - 95th Assembly District
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Mr Jack Hoogendyk - Wisconsin family action
· David Earleywine - Wisconsin Catholic Conference
· Frances Dobbs - The Lutheran Office for Public Policy
· Hannah Huffman - UMOS
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
February 27, 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 Senator Johnson, seconded by Senator Jacque that Senate Bill 949 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (7) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Wimberger, Knodl, James, Roys and L. Johnson.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 7, Noes 0
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Eric Barbour
Committee Clerk
