Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Senate Bill 641
Relating to: eliminating the prohibitions on electric weapons and providing a penalty.
By Senators James and Nass; cosponsored by Representatives Sortwell, Magnafici, Allen, Armstrong, Brandtjen, Goeben, Gustafson, S. Johnson, Rettinger, Schmidt and Wichgers.
November 07, 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
������ Sheriff Travis Hakes - Chippewa County Sheriff
������ Senator Jesse James - 23rd Senate District
������ Rep Shae Sortwell - 2nd Assembly District
Appearances Against
������ None.
Appearances for Information Only
������ None.
Registrations For
������ Caty McDermott - Badger State Sheriffs Association AND WI Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association
������ Bob Welch - WI Firearm Owners
������ Vice President Alexander Ayala - Milwaukee Police Association
������ Rhonda McKenzie - Damsels in Defense
������ Porter Hakes
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 641 be recommended for passage.
Ayes:���� (5)���� Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Wimberger, Knodl and James.
Noes:���� (2)���� Senators Roys and L. Johnson.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 2
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Eric Barbour
Committee Clerk
