Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Senate Bill 961
Relating to: a human trafficking victim services grant program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
By Senators Jacque, Taylor, Wirch, Carpenter and Spreitzer; cosponsored by Representatives O'Connor, Emerson, Maxey, Plumer, Gundrum, Conley, Mursau, Callahan, Joers, Dittrich, C. Anderson, Sinicki, Considine, Stubbs, Baldeh, Palmeri, Subeck, Edming, Bare, Behnke, Billings, Melotik, Schraa, Hurd, Shankland and Ohnstad.
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
· Sen. Andre Jacque - 1st 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
· 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 961 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (6) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Wimberger, Knodl, James and L. Johnson.
Noes: (1) Senator Roys.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 1
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Eric Barbour
Committee Clerk
