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Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Government Operations

Senate Bill 898

Relating to: electronic and remote witnessing and notarization of estate planning documents.

By Senators Ballweg and Feyen; cosponsored by Representatives Tusler, Baldeh, Behnke, Doyle, Kitchens, O'Connor, Ratcliff, Rettinger and Subeck.

January 11, 2024�������� Referred to Committee on Government Operations

February 01, 2024������ Public Hearing Held

Present:������ (5)������� Senator Stroebel; Senators Bradley, Feyen, Roys and Agard.

Absent:������ (0)������� None.

Excused:���� (0)������� None.

Appearances For

����� Senator Joan Ballweg - 14th Senate District

����� Philip J. Miller - State Bar of Wisconsin - Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section

����� Catherine M. Priebe - State Bar of Wisconsin - Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section

Appearances Against

����� None.

Appearances for Information Only

����� None.

Registrations For

����� None.

Registrations Against

����� None.

Registrations for Information Only

����� None.

February 06, 2024������ Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot

Present:������ (5)������� Senator Stroebel; Senators Bradley, Feyen, Roys and Agard.

Absent:������ (0)������� None.

Excused:���� (0)������� None.

Moved that Senate Bill 898 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:���� (5)���� Senator Stroebel; Senators Bradley, Feyen, Roys and Agard.

Noes:���� (0)���� None.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Mark Radcliffe

Committee Clerk