Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Senate Bill 701

Relating to:  theft crimes and providing a penalty.

By Senator Jacque; cosponsored by Representatives Penterman, Allen and Donovan.

November 21, 2023    Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

February 06, 2024       Public Hearing Held

Present:       (7)        Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Wimberger, Knodl, James, Roys and L. Johnson.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Sen. Andre Jacque - 1st Senate District

·      Mike Semmann - WI Grocers

·      Joe Laufenberg - Festival Foods

·      Telly Knetter - Wisconsin Organized Retail Crime Association

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Executive Vice President Susan Quam - Wisconsin Restaurant Association

·      Adam Jordahl - Badger State Sheriffs Association

·      Representative William Penterman - 37th Assembly District

·      Caty McDermott - WI Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association

·      Jacob Eastman

·      Senator Rob Hutton - 5th Senate District

·      Matt Hauser - WI Fuel & Retail Association

·      Director of Tax, Transportation, and Legal Affairs Evan Umpir - Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce

·      Lisa Nelson - Walmart

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

April 11, 2024             Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

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Eric Barbour

Committee Clerk