Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Transportation and Local Government
Senate Bill 996
Relating to: funding for grants for community emergency medical services and falls prevention initiatives and making an appropriation.
By Senator James; cosponsored by Representatives Snyder, Doyle and Johnson.
February 12, 2026 Referred to Committee on Transportation and Local Government
February 19, 2026 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Tomczyk; Senators Hutton, Wanggaard, Carpenter and Spreitzer.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator Jesse James - 23rd Senate District
· Erin Fabrizius - AARP
· Representative Patrick Snyder
· Rep Patrick Snyder
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Mr George Klaetsch - WI State Fire Chiefs Assn
· Jill Renken - Wisconsin Institute For Healthy Aging
· Fire Chief Jeremy Kopp - Wausau Fire Department
· Ellen Connolly
· Denise Jess - WCBVI
· Janet Zander - Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources
· Janet Zander - Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources
· Janet Zander - Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· Paige Marshall
March 19, 2026 Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Chad Taylor
Committee Clerk
