Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection
Senate Bill 741
Relating to: recommendations from the Ethics Commission regarding campaign finance, lobbying, open records, and closed sessions.
By Senators Knodl and James; cosponsored by Representatives Novak, Melotik, Conley, Gundrum, Mursau, Ortiz-Velez and Penterman.
December 08, 2023 Referred to Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection
January 25, 2024 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Knodl; Senators Feyen, Quinn, Spreitzer and Smith.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Dan Carlton - Wisconsin Ethics Commission
· Dan Knodl - 8th Senate District
Appearances Against
· Mr George Klaetsch - Assn of Wisconsin Lobbyists
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Rep Todd Novak - 51st Assembly District
Registrations Against
· Mr John Jacobson - Self
· Jim Steineke - Myself
· Sarah Wainscott - Herself
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
February 15, 2024 Executive Session Held
Present: (5) Senator Knodl; Senators Feyen, Quinn, Spreitzer and Smith.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Quinn, seconded by Senator Smith that Senate Amendment 2 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senator Knodl; Senators Feyen, Quinn, Spreitzer and Smith.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 2 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Quinn, seconded by Senator Spreitzer that Senate Bill 741 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (5) Senator Knodl; Senators Feyen, Quinn, Spreitzer and Smith.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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William Neville
Committee Clerk
