Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Licensing, Constitution and Federalism
Senate Joint Resolution 54
Relating to: the freedom to gather in places of worship during a state of emergency (first consideration).
By Senators Tomczyk, Bradley, Cabral-Guevara, James, Marklein, Nass, Quinn and Stroebel; cosponsored by Representatives Bodden, Tusler, Behnke, Allen, Armstrong, Binsfeld, Brandtjen, Brooks, Edming, Goeben, Gundrum, Gustafson, Hurd, Magnafici, Maxey, Michalski, Murphy, O'Connor, Penterman, Rettinger, Rozar, Schmidt, Schraa, Schutt, Tittl, Wichgers and Green.
June 14, 2023������������� Referred to Committee on Licensing, Constitution and Federalism
July 18, 2023������������� Public Hearing Held
Present:������ (5)������� Senator Jacque; Senators Bradley, Knodl, Carpenter and Wirch.
Absent:������ (0)������� None.
Excused:���� (0)������� None.
Appearances For
������ Senator Cory Tomczyk
������ Rep. Ty Bodden
������ Rep.� Karen Hurd
������ Julaine� Appling - WI Family Action
������ Matt Sande - Pro-Life Wisconsin
Appearances Against
������ None.
Appearances for Information Only
������ Peter Bakken - Wisconsin Council of Churches
Registrations For
������ None.
Registrations Against
������ None.
Registrations for Information Only
������ None.
August 01, 2023��������� Executive Session Held
Present:������ (5)������� Senator Jacque; Senators Bradley, Knodl, Carpenter and Wirch.
Absent:������ (0)������� None.
Excused:���� (0)������� None.
Moved by Senator Bradley, seconded by Senator Knodl that Senate Joint Resolution 54 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes:���� (3)���� Senator Jacque; Senators Bradley and Knodl.
Noes:���� (2)���� Senators Carpenter and Wirch.
ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 3, Noes 2
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Bill Cosh
Committee Clerk
