Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Senate Bill 227
Relating to: the law enforcement officers’ bill of rights.
By Senators James, Wanggaard, Jacque, Cabral-Guevara and Marklein; cosponsored by Representatives Goeben, Duchow, O'Connor, Armstrong, B. Jacobson, Dittrich, Brill, Brooks, Callahan, Kaufert, Piwowarczyk, Behnke and Penterman.
April 29, 2025 Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
September 17, 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
· Ethan Rehberg - Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police
· Senator Jesse James - 23rd Senate District
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Representative Joy Goeben - Bill author
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
November 11, 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 227 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (7) Senator Wanggaard; Senators James, Wimberger, Jacque, Hutton, Drake and L. Johnson.
Noes: (1) Senator Roys.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 7, Noes 1
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Eric Barbour
Committee Clerk
