LRB-3638/1
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2011 - 2012 LEGISLATURE
March 15, 2012 - Introduced by Representatives Barca, Richards, Pocan, Berceau,
Roys, Grigsby, Turner, Pope-Roberts, Bewley, Molepske Jr, Mason, Hebl,
Toles and C. Taylor, cosponsored by Senators Miller, Vinehout and
Erpenbach. Referred to Committee on Homeland Security and State Affairs.
AB699,1,3
1An Act to amend 16.846 (title) and 16.846 (1) (a) of the statutes;
relating to:
2prohibiting promulgation or enforcement of certain rules or policies relating to
3public access to the state capitol building.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
Currently, the Department of Administration (DOA) is directed to promulgate
and enforce rules of conduct for property that is leased or managed by DOA, which
includes the state capitol building. The rules may prescribe penalties for violations
within certain limitations specified by law.
This bill provides that DOA shall not enforce any rule or policy relating to public
access to the state capitol building that would infringe upon the rights of any resident
of this state under the U.S. Constitution and the constitution of this state to freedom
of speech or assembly or to petition the government.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do
enact as follows:
AB699, s. 1
4Section
1. 16.846 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB699,1,6
516.846 (title)
Rules and policies relating to use, care and preservation
6of property under department control.
AB699, s. 2
1Section
2. 16.846 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB699,2,102
16.846
(1) (a) The department shall promulgate under ch. 227, and shall
3enforce or have enforced, rules of conduct for property leased or managed by the
4department.
The department shall not promulgate or enforce any rule or policy
5relating to public access to the state capitol building that would infringe upon the
6rights of any resident of this state under the U.S. Constitution and the constitution
7of this state to freedom of speech or assembly or to petition the government. Unless
8the a rule specifies a penalty as provided under par. (b), a person found guilty of
9violating a rule promulgated under this subsection shall be fined not more than $100
10or imprisoned for not more than 30 days or both.
