Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Licensing, Constitution and Federalism

Senate Bill 300

Relating to: prohibitions on the use of public employees and public property for activities relating to abortion.

By Senators Jacque, Quinn and Stroebel; cosponsored by Representatives Behnke, Wichgers, Bodden, Brandtjen, Maxey, Rettinger, Schmidt and Schraa.

May 18, 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 Andre Jacque - 1st 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

Registrations Against

·      Dr. Leslie Abitz - ACOG-WI

·      Senator Melissa Agard

·      Jack O'Meara - PROFS

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

January 08, 2024         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 Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (3)     Senator Jacque; Senators Bradley and Knodl.

Noes:     (2)     Senators Carpenter and Wirch.

SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2

Moved by  that Senate Bill 300 be recommended for passage as amended.

Ayes:     (3)     Senator Jacque; Senators Bradley and Knodl.

Noes:     (2)     Senators Carpenter and Wirch.

PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2

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Bill Cosh

Committee Clerk