Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Transportation and Veterans Affairs

Senate Bill 480

Relating to: voluntary payments associated with special distinguishing registration plates expressing support for the family members of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty and making an appropriation.

By Senator Cowles; cosponsored by Representatives Steffen, Barca, Bowen, Edming, Genrich, Horlacher, Ripp, Spreitzer and Tusler.

October 27, 2017        Referred to Committee on Transportation and Veterans Affairs

December 05, 2017     Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Petrowski; Senators Marklein, Cowles, Carpenter and Hansen.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Representative David Steffen - 4th Assembly District

·      Senator Rob Cowles - 2nd Senate District

·      Craig Kolbeck - Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial

·      Brian Willison - Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial

·      Steve Fitzsimmons

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Caty McDermott - Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association

·      Caty McDermott - Badger State Sheriff's Association

·      John Allen - Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial

·      Lt. Charles Berard - Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial

·      Alice O'Connor - Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

January 30, 2018         Executive Session Held

Present:       (5)        Senator Petrowski; Senators Marklein, Cowles, Carpenter and Hansen.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved by Senator Hansen, seconded by Senator Cowles that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Petrowski; Senators Marklein, Cowles, Carpenter and Hansen.

Noes:     (0)     None.

SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

Moved by Senator Hansen, seconded by Senator Cowles that Senate Bill 480 be recommended for passage as amended.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator Petrowski; Senators Marklein, Cowles, Carpenter and Hansen.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

______________________________

Derek Punches

Committee Clerk