Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Utilities, Technology and Tourism
Senate Bill 951
Relating to: creating the Office of Financial Technology Innovation in the Department of Financial Institutions and a cryptocurrency pilot project, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
By Senator Drake; cosponsored by Representative Rivera-Wagner.
February 06, 2026 Referred to Committee on Utilities, Technology and Tourism
February 25, 2026 Public Hearing Held
Present: (4) Senator Bradley; Senators Feyen, James and Smith.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Senator Ratcliff.
Appearances For
· Christopher Perceptions - Strategic advisor for SB 951
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Buddy Julius - Coinbase
· Calvin A Lee - City of Milwaukee
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
March 19, 2026 Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Nik Rettinger
Committee Clerk
