Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Science, Technology, and AI
Assembly Bill 2
Relating to: requiring school boards to adopt policies to prohibit the use of wireless communication devices during instructional time.
By Representatives Kitchens, Knodl, Dittrich, Donovan, Green, B. Jacobson, Melotik, Murphy, Mursau, Nedweski, O'Connor, Steffen and Tusler; cosponsored by Senators Cabral-Guevara and Feyen.
February 03, 2025 Referred to Committee on Science, Technology, and AI
February 11, 2025 Public Hearing Held
Present: (6) Representative Gustafson; Representatives VanderMeer, Spiros, Tusler, Madison and DeSmidt.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Rachael Cabral-Guevara
· Mickie Krall
· Joel Kitchens - 1st AD
· Tina Crave
Appearances Against
· Del Underbakke
Appearances for Information Only
· Josh Robinson - DPI
· Chris Kulow - WASB
· Dee Pettack - SAA
· Kate Kimmer - Transfr
Registrations For
· John Keckhaver
· Katie Rezin
· Laurie Burgos - Shorewood School District
Registrations Against
· Greg Kabara - Nicolet Union High School District
· Angela Wachtel - Little Chute Area School District
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
February 13, 2025 Executive Session Held
Present: (6) Representative Gustafson; Representatives VanderMeer, Spiros, Tusler, Madison and DeSmidt.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Representative Spiros, seconded by Representative Tusler that Assembly Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Representative Gustafson; Representatives VanderMeer, Spiros and Tusler.
Noes: (2) Representatives Madison and DeSmidt.
ASSEMBLY AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 2
Moved by Representative Spiros, seconded by Representative Tusler that Assembly Bill 2 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (4) Representative Gustafson; Representatives VanderMeer, Spiros and Tusler.
Noes: (2) Representatives Madison and DeSmidt.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 2
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Mike Havey
Committee Clerk
