Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development
Senate Bill 675
Relating to: funding for identity verification under the unemployment insurance law and making an appropriation.
By committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development.
November 20, 2025 Referred to Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development
January 07, 2026 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Feyen; Senators Kapenga, Bradley, Spreitzer and Wirch.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Scott Manley - Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Luke Bacher - NFIB
· EVP Susan Quam - Wisconsin Restaurant Association
· President Brian Dake - Wisconsin Independent Businesses
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· Legislative Director Rachel Harvey - Department of Workforce Development
January 16, 2026 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 Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senator Feyen; Senators Kapenga, Bradley, Spreitzer and Wirch.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Moved that Senate Bill 675 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (5) Senator Feyen; Senators Kapenga, Bradley, Spreitzer and Wirch.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Tim Lakin
Committee Clerk
