Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Education
Senate Bill 29
Relating to: requiring school boards to adopt policies to prohibit the use of wireless communication devices during instructional time.
By Senators Cabral-Guevara and Feyen; cosponsored by Representatives Kitchens, Knodl, Dittrich, Donovan, Green, B. Jacobson, Melotik, Murphy, Mursau, Nedweski, O'Connor, Steffen and Tusler.
February 12, 2025 Referred to Committee on Education
March 13, 2025 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Jagler; Senators Quinn, Nass, Larson and Keyeski.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Ben Wehmeier - Greater Watertown Community Health Foundatiin
· Representative Joel Kitchens - 1st Assembly District
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· Assistant Deputy State Superintendent Sara Knueve - DPI
Registrations For
· None.
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
April 11, 2025 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (5) Senator Jagler; Senators Quinn, Nass, Larson and Keyeski.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (4) Senator Jagler; Senators Quinn, Nass and Larson.
Noes: (1) Senator Keyeski.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 1
Moved that Senate Bill 29 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (4) Senator Jagler; Senators Quinn, Nass and Larson.
Noes: (1) Senator Keyeski.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 1
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Charlie Bellin
Committee Clerk
