Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development
Senate Bill 85
Relating to: pupils wearing traditional tribal regalia at a graduation ceremony or school-sponsored event.
By Joint Legislative Council.
March 06, 2025 Referred to Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development
March 12, 2025 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Feyen; Senators Kapenga, Bradley, Spreitzer and Wirch.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Secretary Lisa Liggins - Oneida Nation
· Rep Jeff Mursau - 36th AD
· Senator Mary Felzkowski - 12th SD
· Chairman Joey Awanohopay - Menominee Indian tribe of wis
· Ryan Greendeer - Ho-Chunk Nation
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Laura Adams - DPI
· Amanda Merkwae - ACLU of Wisconsin
· Ken Walsh - Forest County Potawatomi
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
March 13, 2025 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (5) Senator Feyen; Senators Kapenga, Bradley, Spreitzer and Wirch.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved that Senate Bill 85 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (4) Senator Feyen; Senators Bradley, Spreitzer and Wirch.
Noes: (1) Senator Kapenga.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 4, Noes 1
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Tim Lakin
Committee Clerk
