Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Senate Bill 461

Relating to: creating an immersive work opportunity program for persons incarcerated in the state prisons.

By Senators James, Cabral-Guevara and Taylor; cosponsored by Representatives Sortwell, Tittl, Armstrong, Baldeh, Brandtjen, Donovan, Goeben, Gundrum, Michalski, Moses, Mursau, Penterman, Schmidt and Steffen.

September 29, 2023    Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

November 02, 2023    Public Hearing Held

Present:       (7)        Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Wimberger, Knodl, James, Taylor and Roys.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      James Wilbur - Na

·      Senator Jesse James - 23rd Senate District

·      Shae Sortwell

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      ED Jim Palmer - WPPA

·      Alice OConnor - WPPA

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      Anna Neal - Department of Corrections

·      Catherine McDermott - Badger State Sheriffs and Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association

April 11, 2024             Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

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Eric Barbour

Committee Clerk