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