Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Universities and Revenue
Senate Bill 596
Relating to: race-based higher education programs and requirements.
By Senators Wimberger, Wanggaard, Nass and Tomczyk; cosponsored by Representatives Rettinger, Magnafici, Allen, Behnke, Brandtjen, Callahan, Dallman, Dittrich, Goeben, Gundrum, Krug, Maxey, Murphy, Nedweski, O'Connor and Rozar.
October 30, 2023 Referred to Committee on Universities and Revenue
January 31, 2024 Public Hearing Held
Present: (8) Senator Hutton; Senators James, Nass, Ballweg, Cabral-Guevara, Larson, Roys and Smith.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator Eric Wimberger - 30th Senate District
· Representative Nik Rettinger - 83rd Assembly District
· Deputy Counsel Dan Lennington - Wisconsin Institute of Law &Liberty
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· None.
Registrations Against
· Marc Herstand - National Association of Social Workers
· Jack O'Meara - Wisconsin Education Association Council WEAC
· Jack O'Meara - PROFS UW-Madison Faculty
Registrations for Information Only
· Deej Lundgren - Universities of Wisconsin
March 07, 2024 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (8) Senator Hutton; Senators James, Nass, Ballweg, Cabral-Guevara, Larson, Roys and Smith.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by that Senate Amendment 3 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senator Hutton; Senators James, Nass, Ballweg and Cabral-Guevara.
Noes: (3) Senators Larson, Roys and Smith.
SENATE AMENDMENT 3 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 3
Moved by that Senate Bill 596 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (5) Senator Hutton; Senators James, Nass, Ballweg and Cabral-Guevara.
Noes: (3) Senators Larson, Roys and Smith.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 3
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Patrick Kanarowski
Committee Clerk
