Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Licensing, Constitution and Federalism
Senate Bill 343
Relating to: the definition of abortion.
By Senators Quinn, Ballweg, Hutton, Jacque, Jagler, Knodl, Marklein, Nass and Tomczyk; cosponsored by Representatives Magnafici, Rozar, Allen, Armstrong, Behnke, Binsfeld, Bodden, Brandtjen, Donovan, Edming, Goeben, Gundrum, Gustafson, Krug, Macco, Maxey, Moses, Murphy, Nedweski, O'Connor, Penterman, Rettinger, Schmidt, Schraa, Tusler and Wichgers.
June 21, 2023 Referred to Committee on Licensing, Constitution and Federalism
September 19, 2023 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Jacque; Senators Bradley, Knodl, Carpenter and Wirch.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator Romaine Quinn - 25th Senate District
· MD James Linn - AAPLOG - American Association of Pro-life Obstericians and Gynegologists
· Jack Hoogendyk - Wisconsin Family Action
· Tia Izzia - Wisconsin Catholic Conference
· Matt Sande - Pro-Life Wisconsin
· MD, MA Cynthia Jones-Nosacek
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Gracie Skogman - Wisconsin Right to Life
· Rep. Gae Magnafici
Registrations Against
· Dr. Leslie Abitz - ACOG-WI
· Senator Melissa Agard
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
October 09, 2023 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (5) Senator Jacque; Senators Bradley, Knodl, Carpenter and Wirch.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by that Senate Bill 343 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (3) Senator Jacque; Senators Bradley and Knodl.
Noes: (2) Senators Carpenter and Wirch.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
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Bill Cosh
Committee Clerk
