Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Universities and Revenue
Assembly Bill 553
Relating to: free speech and academic freedom at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, due process in disciplinary proceedings at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, Wisconsin grant funding allocation, and causes of action against the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and technical college district boards.
By Representatives Nedweski, Murphy, Allen, Behnke, Brandtjen, Dittrich, Edming, Goeben, Gundrum, Maxey, Moses, O'Connor, Penterman, Rettinger, Schraa and Tusler; cosponsored by Senators Cabral-Guevara and Tomczyk.
November 09, 2023 Referred to Committee on Universities and Revenue
December 05, 2023 Public Hearing Held
Present: (7) Senator Hutton; Senators Nass, Ballweg, Cabral-Guevara, Larson, Roys and Smith.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Senator James.
Appearances For
· State Representative Amanda Nedweski - 61st Assembly District
· Tim Higgins - Free Speech For Campus, Inc.
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· Jeff Buhrandt - Universities of Wisconsin
Registrations For
· State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara - 19th Senate District
Registrations Against
· President Morna Foy - Wisconsin Technical College System
· Layla Merrifield - Technical College District Boards Association
· Jack O'Meara - PROFS UW-Madison Faculty
· Kathi Kilgore - Academic Staff Professionals Representation Organization
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
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Patrick Kanarowski
Committee Clerk
