Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families
Senate Bill 610
Relating to: a law enforcement officer virtual behavioral health crisis care pilot program.
By Senators James, Tomczyk and Marklein; cosponsored by Representatives Donovan, Born, Armstrong, Behnke, Brandtjen, Dittrich, Duchow, Green, Kitchens, Krug, Magnafici, Maxey, Melotik, Michalski, Mursau, Nedweski, Ortiz-Velez, Plumer, Rettinger, Schmidt, Wichgers and Murphy.
November 07, 2023 Referred to Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families
November 28, 2023 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator James; Senators Cabral-Guevara, Ballweg, L. Johnson and Hesselbein.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Representative Bob Donovan
· Senator Jesse James - 23rd Senate District
· HJ Waukau - Dept. Health Services
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· David Mahoney - Wisconsin Law Enforcement
· Katie Scott - League of Wisconsin Municipalities
· Catherine McDermott - Badger State Sheriffs association
· Catherine McDermott - Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
December 13, 2023 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator James; Senators Cabral-Guevara, Ballweg, L. Johnson and Carpenter.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Ballweg, seconded by Senator James that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senator James; Senators Cabral-Guevara, Ballweg, L. Johnson and Carpenter.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Ballweg, seconded by Senator James that Senate Bill 610 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (5) Senator James; Senators Cabral-Guevara, Ballweg, L. Johnson and Carpenter.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Victoria Casola
Committee Clerk
