Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection
Senate Bill 966
Relating to: witness address requirements on absentee ballot certificates, curing defects on absentee ballot certificates, and providing a penalty.
By Senators Tomczyk, Bradley, Cabral-Guevara, James and Testin; cosponsored by Representatives Rozar, Krug, Allen, Binsfeld, Bodden, Brandtjen, Dittrich, Goeben, Kitchens, Maxey, Melotik, Michalski, Murphy, Mursau, Moses, O'Connor, Penterman, Sortwell and Wichgers.
January 26, 2024 Referred to Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection
February 15, 2024 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Knodl; Senators Feyen, Quinn, Spreitzer and Smith.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Rep Scott Krug - 72nd AD
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Senator Cory Tomczyk
· Jefferson Davis - Election Integrity for WI
Registrations Against
· None.
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 Feyen, seconded by Senator Knodl that Senate Substitute Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senator Knodl; Senators Feyen, Quinn, Spreitzer and Smith.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Moved by Senator Feyen, seconded by Senator Quinn that Senate Bill 966 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (3) Senator Knodl; Senators Feyen and Quinn.
Noes: (2) Senators Spreitzer and Smith.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
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William Neville
Committee Clerk
