Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families

Senate Bill 130

Relating to:  the distribution of certain material on the Internet.

By Senators Wanggaard, Feyen, Jacque and Nass; cosponsored by Representatives Goeben, B. Jacobson, Penterman, Kreibich, Dittrich, Allen, Knodl, Wichgers, Murphy, Brill, Mursau and Behnke.

March 14, 2025           Referred to Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families

October 08, 2025        Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator James; Senators Wanggaard, Cabral-Guevara, Keyeski and L. Johnson.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Rep Joy Goeben - 5th Assembly District

·      Senator Van Wanggaard - 21st Senate District

·      Legislative Director Samuel Krebs - Wisconsin Family Action

·      Pastor Bob Hetzel

·      David Earleywine - Wisconsin Catholic Conference

Appearances Against

·      Julie Mankowski - Self

·      Ms. Riley Neal

Appearances for Information Only

·      Director of Church Ambassador Network Jeremy Thompson - Wisconsin Family Council

Registrations For

·      John Pudner

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      Jeff Buhrandt - Free Speech Coalition

November 12, 2025    Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot

Present:       (5)        Senator James; Senators Wanggaard, Cabral-Guevara, Keyeski and L. Johnson.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved  that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (3)     Senator James; Senators Wanggaard and Cabral-Guevara.

Noes:     (2)     Senators Keyeski and L. Johnson.

SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2

Moved  that Senate Bill 130 be recommended for passage as amended.

Ayes:     (3)     Senator James; Senators Wanggaard and Cabral-Guevara.

Noes:     (2)     Senators Keyeski and L. Johnson.

PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2

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Johnny Humphrey

Committee Clerk