Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Senate Bill 829
Relating to: allowing a tactical emergency medical services professional to carry a firearm in prohibited areas.
By Senators Wanggaard and Cabral-Guevara; cosponsored by Representatives Tusler, Behnke, Bodden, Dittrich, Donovan, Edming, Gundrum, Magnafici, Murphy, Ortiz-Velez and Schraa.
December 19, 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
������ Senator Van Wanggaard
������ Mayor Jake Woodford - City of Appleton
������ Lieutenant Todd Peters - Appleton Police Department
������ Battalion Chief Doug Vrechek - Appleton Fire Department
������ Firefighter TEMS Paramedic Adam Paiser - City of Appleton
������ Rep. Ron Tusler - 3rd Assembly District
Appearances Against
������ None.
Appearances for Information Only
������ Sheriff Travis Hakes - Chippewa County Sheriff
Registrations For
������ Vice President Alexander Ayala - Milwaukee Police Association
Registrations Against
������ None.
Registrations for Information Only
������ Caty McDermott - Badger State Sheriffs Association AND WI Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association
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 829 be recommended for passage.
Ayes:���� (7)���� Senator Wanggaard; Senators Jacque, Wimberger, Knodl, James, Roys and L. Johnson.
Noes:���� (0)���� None.
PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 7, Noes 0
______________________________
Eric Barbour
Committee Clerk
