Committee Meets On Lawmaker's Expulsion
Wood Says He Won't Seek Re-Election
Posted: 6:15 pm CST November 4, 2009
MADISON, Wis. -- A legislative committee has met to consider whether to strip a troubled state lawmaker of his job.The Assembly Special Committee on Ethics and Standards of Conduct must recommend whether the full body should kick Rep. Jeff Wood out.Wood, a Chippewa Falls independent, has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs three times in the last year.The committee met for the first time briefly Wednesday. The group decided to begin their work by gathering police reports, squad car videos and other documents in Wood's cases.It was unclear when the panel would meet again.Wood has said he will not seek re-election next year.
Previous Stories:
- October 27, 2009: Video Shows Wood Fall During Latest OWI Arrest
- October 23, 2009: Police Won't Release Video Of Wood's Stop
- October 23, 2009: Doyle Says Lawmaker Should Step Down
- October 22, 2009: Lawmaker Arrested Again On OWI Charge
- September 28, 2009: Wood Says He's Checking Into Treatment Program
- September 26, 2009: Doyle Says Arrested Lawmaker Has Big Decision
- September 25, 2009: State Representative Arrested On Suspicion Of OWI Again
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