SB237

SB237 SB237
Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Judiciary and Consumer Affairs

Senate Bill 237
Relating to: classification and elements of felony offenses and certain misdemeanor offenses; modification of a bifurcated sentence in certain cases; revocation of extended supervision; the creation of a sentencing commission and temporary sentencing guidelines; making an appropriation; and providing penalties.
By Senator George; cosponsored by Representative Goetsch.

September 21, 1999 Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Consumer Affairs.

October 11, 1999 PUBLIC HEARING HELD

Present: (4) Senators George, Risser, Huelsman and Drzewiecki.
Absent: (1) Senator Clausing.

Appearances for
· Sen. Joanne Huelsman, representing 11th State Senate District.
· Professor Thomas Hammer, Milwaukee, representing Criminal Penalties Study Committee.
· Judge Thomas Barland, Eau Claire, representing Criminal Penalties Study Committee.
· Rep. Scott Walker, representing 14th State Assembl;y District.
· E. Michael McCann, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County District Attorney.

Appearances against
· John Birdsall, Whitefish Bay, representing Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
· Karen Murphy-Smith, Milwaukee, representing self.

Appearances for Information Only
· Cory Mason, Madison, for Ray Dall'Osto, Milwaukee, representing State Bar of Wisconsin, Criminal Law Section.
· Sharon Schmeling, Madison, representing Wisconsin Catholic Conference.

Registrations for
· None.

Registrations against
· None.

November 1, 1999 PUBLIC HEARING HELD

Present: (4) Senators George, Risser, Clausing and Darling.
Absent: (1) Senator Huelsman.

Appearances for
· Mike Brennan, Milwaukee, representing Criminal Penalties Study Committee.

Appearances against
· John Birdsall, Milwaukee, representing Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.

Appearances for Information Only
· Mike Rudolph, Appleton, representing State Bar of Wisconsin, Criminal Law Section.

Registrations for
· None.

Registrations against
· None.

November 9, 1999 PUBLIC HEARING HELD

Present: (5) Senators George, Risser, Clausing, Huelsman and Darling.
Absent: (0) None.

Appearances for
· Gerald Mowris, Madison, representing State Bar of Wisconsin,Criminal Law Section
· Michael Brennan, Milwaukee, representing Criminal Penalties Study Committee
· Professor Thomas J. Hammer, Milwaukee, representing Criminal Penalties Study Committee.
· John Birdsall, Milwaukee, representing Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.

Appearances against
· None.

Appearances for Information Only
· Cory Mason, Madison, representing State Bar of Wisconsin.
· Representative Scott Walker, representing 14th Assembly District.

Registrations for
· None.

Registrations against
· None.

May 30, 2000 Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.





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