Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Senate Bill 170

Relating to: earned release for inmates upon the completion of an employment readiness training program and granting rule-making authority.

By Joint Legislative Council.

April 03, 2023             Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

January 03, 2024         Public Hearing Held

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

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      James Wilbur - NA

·      Rep. Evan Goyke - 18th Assembly District

·      Rep Michael Schraa - 53rd Assembly District

·      Associate Director for Human Life and Social Concerns Tia Izzia - Wisconsin Catholic Conference

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      None.

Registrations For

·      Anna Neal - Department of Corrections

·      Sadique Isahaku - MATC Milwaukee Area Technical College

·      Senator Mary Felzkowski - 12th Senate District

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

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 170 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (6)     Senator Wanggaard; Senators Wimberger, Knodl, James, Roys and L. Johnson.

Noes:     (1)     Senator Jacque.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 6, Noes 1

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Eric Barbour

Committee Clerk