Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families
Senate Bill 875
Relating to: excepting xylazine testing materials from the definition of drug paraphernalia and civil and criminal liability exemptions for distributing and administering xylazine testing products.
By Senators James, Agard, L. Johnson, Pfaff, Roys, Spreitzer and Larson; cosponsored by Representatives Kitchens, Billings, C. Anderson, Behnke, Conley, Considine, Dittrich, Duchow, Gundrum, Jacobson, Mursau, Myers, Nedweski, Ohnstad, Ortiz-Velez, Palmeri, Rozar, Shankland, Sinicki and Subeck.
January 05, 2024 Referred to Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families
January 25, 2024 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator James; Senators Cabral-Guevara, Ballweg, L. Johnson and Carpenter.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Kristen Grimes - Vivent Health
· ANNETTE CZARNECKI - SELF
· Rep Jill Billings
· Chelsea Shanks - Wi Counties Association
· Executive Director J'ohn Tuohy - Wchsa
· Senator Jesse James - 23rd Senate District
· Representative Joel Kitchens
· Todd Campbell - WI County Human Services Association And Dane County
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Catherine McDermott - Badger state Sheriffs & WI Sheriffs And deputy Sheriffs
· Hannah Huffman - WI association for the treatment of opioid dependence
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· Green County CAC Coordinator Stephanie King - Green Co CAC
· Attorney, Crime Victims' Rights Nancy Noet - Legal Action of Wisconsin
· HJ Waukau - Department Of Health Services
February 01, 2024 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator James; Senators Cabral-Guevara, Ballweg, L. Johnson and Carpenter.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Johnson, seconded by Senator Ballweg that Senate Bill 875 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (5) Senator James; Senators Cabral-Guevara, Ballweg, L. Johnson and Carpenter.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Victoria Casola
Committee Clerk
