Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Senate Bill 279
Relating to: grants to law enforcement agencies for data-sharing platforms.
By Senators Wanggaard and Bradley; cosponsored by Representatives Donovan, Callahan, Spiros, Novak, Piwowarczyk, Wichgers, Dittrich, Mursau, Brill, Knodl, Murphy, Subeck, Tusler, Kreibich, Sortwell, O'Connor and Maxey.
May 22, 2025 Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
May 27, 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
· Rep Bob Donovan
· Chief Jim Olson - Wisconsin Chiefs Of Police Association
· Kyle Whyte - Peregrine
· Senator Van Wanggaard - 21st Senate District
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Steven Conway - Wifop
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
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 Wimberger, seconded by Senator James that Senate Bill 279 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
