Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Senate Bill 153

Relating to: expanding the treatment alternatives and diversion programs.

By Senators Jacque and Wirch; cosponsored by Representatives Tittl, Behnke, Kreibich, Moore Omokunde, Mursau, Sortwell, Wichgers, Kaufert and Krug.

March 21, 2025           Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

April 30, 2025             Public Hearing Held

Present:       (8)        Senator Wanggaard; Senators James, Wimberger, Jacque, Hutton, Drake, L. Johnson and Roys.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Sen. Andre Jacque - 1st Senate District

·      Representative Paul Tittl - 25th Assembly District

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Justin Moralez - City of Milwaukee

·      LISA HASSENSTAB - DISABILITY RIGHTS WISCONSIN

·      Brittany Lee Moes - Dream.org

·      Brittany lee Moes - Dream.org

·      Sita Diehl - National Alliance on Mental Illness - WI Chapter

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

May 08, 2025              Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot

Present:       (8)        Senator Wanggaard; Senators James, Wimberger, Jacque, Hutton, Drake, L. Johnson and Roys.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved  that Senate Bill 153 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (8)     Senator Wanggaard; Senators James, Wimberger, Jacque, Hutton, Drake, L. Johnson and Roys.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 8, Noes 0

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Eric Barbour

Committee Clerk