Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Senate Bill 95
Relating to: restitution orders following a conviction for human trafficking and restoration of the right to vote to a person barred from voting as a result of a felony conviction.
By Senator Feyen; cosponsored by Representatives Sortwell, Brill, Dittrich, Duchow, Gundrum, Knodl, Murphy, Mursau, O'Connor and Penterman.
March 07, 2025 Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
April 01, 2025 Public Hearing Held
Present: (7) Senator Wanggaard; Senators James, Jacque, Hutton, Drake, L. Johnson and Roys.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Senator Wimberger.
Appearances For
· Senator Dan Feyen - 20th Senate District
Appearances Against
· Ms Marianne Oleson - EXPO of Wisconsin
· Amanda Merkwae - ACLU of Wisconsin
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Rep Shae Sortwell
· Hannah Huffman - UMOS
Registrations Against
· Miranda Olson - EXPO of WI
· Peter Burress - Wisconsin Conservation Voters
· Executive Director Jerome Dillard - Expo of WI
Registrations for Information Only
· Vernell CAULEY - EXPO Wisconsin
June 04, 2025 Executive Session Held
Present: (8) Senator Wanggaard; Senators James, Wimberger, Jacque, Hutton, Drake, L. Johnson and Roys.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Senator Jacque, seconded by Senator Wanggaard that Senate Bill 95 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (5) Senator Wanggaard; Senators James, Wimberger, Jacque and Hutton.
Noes: (3) Senators Drake, L. Johnson and Roys.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 3
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Eric Barbour
Committee Clerk
