Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Senate Bill 829
Relating to: allowing a tactical emergency medical services professional to carry a firearm in prohibited areas.
By Senators Wanggaard and Cabral-Guevara; cosponsored by Representatives Tusler, Behnke, Bodden, Dittrich, Donovan, Edming, Gundrum, Magnafici, Murphy, Ortiz-Velez and Schraa.
December 19, 2023 Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
January 11, 2024 Public Hearing Held
Present: (6) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Wimberger, Knodl, James and Taylor.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (1) Senator Roys.
Appearances For
· Senator Van Wanggaard
· Mayor Jake Woodford - City of Appleton
· Lieutenant Todd Peters - Appleton Police Department
· Battalion Chief Doug Vrechek - Appleton Fire Department
· Firefighter TEMS Paramedic Adam Paiser - City of Appleton
· Rep. Ron Tusler - 3rd Assembly District
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· Sheriff Travis Hakes - Chippewa County Sheriff
Registrations For
· Vice President Alexander Ayala - Milwaukee Police Association
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· Caty McDermott - Badger State Sheriffs Association AND WI Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association
January 31, 2024 Executive Session Held
Present: (7) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Wimberger, Knodl, James, Roys and L. Johnson.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by that Senate Bill 829 be recommended for passage.
Ayes: (7) Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Wimberger, Knodl, James, Roys and L. Johnson.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 7, Noes 0
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Eric Barbour
Committee Clerk
