Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families

Senate Bill 248

Relating to: county of residence for care management organization facility placements.

By Senator Ballweg; cosponsored by Representatives Rozar, Schutt, Armstrong, Behnke, Binsfeld, Dittrich, Krug, Mursau and O'Connor.

April 20, 2023             Referred to Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families

September 21, 2023    Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator James; Senators Cabral-Guevara, Ballweg, L. Johnson and Hesselbein.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Director, Juneau County Human Services Dawn Buchholz - Juneau County and WCHSA

·      Corporation Counsel Kimberly Nass - Wisconsin Association of County Corporation Counsels

·      Government Affairs Associate Chelsea Shanks - WI Counties Association

·      Representative Donna Rozar - Assembly author

·      HJ Waukau - Department of Health Services

·      Senator Joan Ballweg

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      None.

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

October 11, 2023        Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot

Present:       (5)        Senator James; Senators Cabral-Guevara, Ballweg, L. Johnson and Hesselbein.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by  that Senate Bill 248 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator James; Senators Cabral-Guevara, Ballweg, L. Johnson and Hesselbein.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Victoria Casola

Committee Clerk