Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Health
Senate Bill 70
Relating to: a minor’s authority to consent to health care.
By Senators Cabral-Guevara, L. Johnson, Keyeski and Wall; cosponsored by Representatives Tittl, Mursau, Bare, Emerson, Fitzgerald, Johnson, McCarville, Miresse, Palmeri, Roe, Sinicki, Subeck, Tusler, Udell and Wittke.
February 26, 2025 Referred to Committee on Health
March 12, 2025 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Cabral-Guevara; Senators Testin, James, Smith and Drake.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Executive Director Joli Guenther - Wisconsin Association for Homeless and Runaway Services
· Cheri Dvorak - CASA of Dane & Columbia Counties Canopy Center
· Jessica Pfeifer - Project 1649
· Briarpatch YAS program manager Justin Kearney
· Director of State Policy Rodd Monts - SchoolHouse Connection
· Rep. Paul Tittl
· State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara - 19th Senate District
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Kathy Markeland - WI Assoc of Family and Children's Agencies
· Nadir Carlson - NASW-WI
· Gina Dennik-Champion - Wisconsin Nurses Association
· Gina Dennik-Chammpion - Wisconsin Nurses Association
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
March 14, 2025 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (5) Senator Cabral-Guevara; Senators Testin, James, Smith and Drake.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved that Senate Bill 70 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (5) Senator Cabral-Guevara; Senators Testin, James, Smith and Drake.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Michael Moscicke
Committee Clerk
