Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Public Benefit Reform
Assembly Bill 163
Relating to: redeterminations of eligibility for the Medical Assistance program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility.
By Representatives Penterman, Brooks, Duchow, Allen, Tucker, Kreibich, Knodl and Murphy; cosponsored by Senators Stafsholt, Nass and Kapenga.
April 08, 2025 Referred to Committee on Public Benefit Reform
April 10, 2025 Public Hearing Held
Present: (6) Representative Knodl; Representatives Maxey, Neylon, Allen, Clancy and Phelps.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Representative William Penterman - Wisconsin State Legislature
Appearances Against
· Karel Oliveras
· Tami Jackson - WI Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
· Sandra Lomeli
· Chad Sobiek
· Brett Maki
· Erin Miller
· Jason Glozier - WCILC
· Joanne Juhnke
· Chelsea Peck
· Roger Ness
· Connie Kincaide
· Lisa Hassenstab - Disability Rights WI
· Debra Mandrino
· Robert Gibbons
· David Earleywine - WI Catholic Conference
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Rachel Van Velde - WMC
· Tyler Lamensky - FGA Action
· Senator Rob Stafsholt - Wisconsin State Legislature
Registrations Against
· Nancy Gapinkski
· Lindy Bentley - People First Wisconsin
· Gaylene Bennett
· Brent Foye
· Heather Murray
· Representative Chuck Wichgers - Wisconsin State Legislature
· William Parke-Sutherland - Kids Forward
· Laureen Chagnon
· Representative Alex Joers - Wisconsin State Legislature
· Catherine McDermott - Alliance of Health Insurers
· Krisjan Olson
· Janet Zander - Greater WI Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR)
· Chelsea Shanks - WI Counties Association
· Ellen Aubuchon
· Annette Czarnecki
· Sara Sahli - American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
Registrations for Information Only
· Legislative Liaison Arielle Exner - DHS
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Danielle Rogers
Committee Clerk
