Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Children and Families
Assembly Bill 138
Relating to: a disclaimer of parental rights and payments allowed in connection with an adoption.
By Representatives Brandtjen, Dittrich, Armstrong, Murphy, Rozar, Sanfelippo, Steffen, Thiesfeldt, Tranel, Wichgers and Baldeh; cosponsored by Senators Jacque, Darling, Marklein and Wanggaard.
March 05, 2021 Referred to Committee on Children and Families
March 24, 2021 Public Hearing Held
Present: (12) Representative Snyder; Representatives Ramthun, Kerkman, Vorpagel, Pronschinske, Gundrum, James, Dittrich, Billings, Bowen, Vining and Snodgrass.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Senator André Jacque - 1st Senate District
· Jillian Camara-Foss
Appearances Against
· Hinu Smith - Ho-Chunk Nation
Appearances for Information Only
· Legislative Advisor Amanda Merkwae - Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
· Administrator, Division of Safety and Permanence Wendy Henderson - Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
· Office of Legal Counsel Rachel Nili - Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
Registrations For
· None.
Registrations Against
· Chairman Gunnar Peters - Menominee Tribal Legislature, Menominee Indian Tribe
Registrations for Information Only
· None.
March 31, 2021 Executive Session Held
Present: (12) Representative Snyder; Representatives Ramthun, Kerkman, Vorpagel, Pronschinske, Gundrum, James, Dittrich, Billings, Bowen, Vining and Snodgrass.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by Representative Kerkman, seconded by Representative Gundrum that Assembly Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (12) Representative Snyder; Representatives Ramthun, Kerkman, Vorpagel, Pronschinske, Gundrum, James, Dittrich, Billings, Bowen, Vining and Snodgrass.
Noes: (0) None.
ASSEMBLY AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 12, Noes 0
Moved by Representative Kerkman, seconded by Representative Dittrich that Assembly Bill 138 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (8) Representative Snyder; Representatives Ramthun, Kerkman, Vorpagel, Pronschinske, Gundrum, James and Dittrich.
Noes: (4) Representatives Billings, Bowen, Vining and Snodgrass.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 8, Noes 4
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Sam Hope
Committee Clerk
