Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Education
Senate Bill 16
Relating to: participation in interscholastic athletics and application of the public records and open meetings laws to interscholastic athletic associations.
By Senators Tomczyk and Nass; cosponsored by Representatives Duchow, Brooks, Callahan, Dittrich, Knodl, Kreibich, Melotik, Nedweski, O'Connor, Pronschinske and Wichgers.
February 05, 2025 Referred to Committee on Education
November 04, 2025 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Jagler; Senators Quinn, Nass, Larson and Keyeski.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· John Gard - Myself
· Representative Cindi Duchow - 97th Assembly District
Appearances Against
· Paul Pedersen - President Regis catholic school
· Stephanie Hauser - WIAA
· District Administrator Karl Morrin - Wautoma Area School District
· Executive director Jeff Sitz - WADA
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Kyle Koenen - WILL
· Senator Cory Tomczyk - 29sd
· Beth Bennett - Wisconsin newspaper association
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
November 10, 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 Bill 16 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (4) Senator Jagler; Senators Quinn, Nass and Larson.
Noes: (1) Senator Keyeski.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 1
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Charlie Bellin
Committee Clerk
