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Milwaukee County committee approves hands‑free driving resolution with immigration‑protections amendment
Summary
The Committee of Intergovernmental Relations unanimously adopted an amended resolution urging state legislators to require hands‑free technology for drivers and adding language intended to prevent traffic stops from being used to request immigration documentation.
A Milwaukee County committee on Monday voted unanimously to recommend adoption of a resolution urging state lawmakers to require drivers to use hands‑free technology to reduce distraction‑related crashes.
Supervisor Capriollo introduced Resolution 25,147 and proposed an amendment that adds language intended to prevent implementation of a hands‑free requirement from being used as a pretext to check a driver's immigration status. "Be it further resolved that since traffic stops have historically disproportionately impacted people of color, implementation of the safety measures should not be used as a pretense to request citizenship status or immigration documentation from any driver," Supervisor Capriollo read into the record.
The amendment was moved by Supervisor O'Connor and adopted by voice vote with recorded ayes from Supervisors O'Connor, Taylor (District 5), Shea and the committee chairwoman. Following the amendment's passage, O'Connor moved to recommend adoption of the full amended resolution; that motion also passed 4‑0. There was no second recorded on the motions in the committee transcript.
Committee members discussed the history and purpose of the resolution, with supporters citing distracted driving as a public‑safety issue and acknowledging concerns from communities disproportionately affected by traffic stops. Supervisor O'Connor said she appreciated the amendment language and noted the data showing certain communities have been disproportionately impacted by traffic stops. Supervisor Taylor asked to be added as a co‑sponsor; the committee approved that addition by unanimous consent.
The committee's action is a recommendation that will be forwarded to the full Milwaukee County Board for consideration. The transcript does not record any change to the text of the resolution beyond the amendment described, nor does it show any formal second to the motions. The committee vote totals recorded in the meeting were 4 ayes, 0 nos on both the amendment and on recommending the amended resolution for adoption.
Votes at a glance
- Adoption of IGR Amendment No. 1 (adds clause saying traffic stops should not be used to request citizenship/immigration documentation): motion by Supervisor O'Connor; vote 4 ayes, 0 nos (Supervisors O'Connor, Taylor, Shea, Chairwoman). Outcome: adopted.
- Recommendation to adopt Resolution 25,147 as amended: motion by Supervisor O'Connor; vote 4 ayes, 0 nos (Supervisors O'Connor, Taylor, Shea, Chairwoman). Outcome: recommended for adoption by the full board.
The committee did not record further drafting changes in the public portion of the meeting. The resolution will appear on the board calendar for full board action.
