Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Health
Senate Bill 442
Relating to: requiring hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to implement policies to prevent exposure to surgical smoke in operating rooms.
By Senator Cabral-Guevara; cosponsored by Representatives Gustafson, Goeben, Gundrum, Mursau and Sinicki.
September 29, 2025 Referred to Committee on Health
October 22, 2025 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Cabral-Guevara; Senators Testin, James, Smith and Drake.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Gina Dennik-Champion - Wisconsin Nurses Association
· State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara - 19th Senate District
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· Stephanie Barman
· Jane Kusler-Jensen
Registrations For
· Eric Nygaard BSN
· Tammy Brant RN
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· Legislative Director Arielle Exner – Wisconsin Department of Health Services
· Gideon Leshner
· Abbey Rude - Wisconsin Hospital Association
October 28, 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 442 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
