Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Senate Bill 954
Relating to: creation of a Human Trafficking Council and requiring the establishment of county sex trafficking task forces.
By Senators Wimberger, Knodl and Tomczyk; cosponsored by Representatives O'Connor, S. Johnson, Plumer, Maxey, Gundrum, Mursau, Kitchens, Callahan, Dittrich, Behnke, Edming, Schraa and Hurd.
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
· Jerry O'Connor - 52nd Assembly District
· State Senator Eric Wimberger - 30th Senate 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
· Catherine McDermott - Badger State Sheriffs Association and WI Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs
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 Knodl, seconded by Senator Wimberger that Senate Substitute Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (6) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Wimberger, Knodl, James and L. Johnson.
Noes: (1) Senator Roys.
SENATE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 1
Moved by Senator Wimberger, seconded by Senator Knodl that Senate Bill 954 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (6) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Wimberger, Knodl, James and L. Johnson.
Noes: (1) Senator Roys.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 1
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Eric Barbour
Committee Clerk
