Wisconsin Legislature: Crime and criminals

Gender-based crimes: enhanced penalty provided for certain crimes; JRCCP report - SB344

Global positioning device placed on a person's vehicle without that person's consent or knowledge made a felony; JRCCP report - AB171

Harboring or aiding a felon: family members are not exempt from prohibition against destroying, altering, hiding, or disguising physical evidence; domestic abuse provision; penalty for violation increased under certain conditions; JRCCP report - AB613

Highway construction or maintenance worker: intentionally causing bodily harm to made a felony - AB192

Highway construction or maintenance worker: intentionally causing bodily harm to made a felony - SB101

Impersonating a fire fighter, EMT, or first responder: criminal penalties created; JRCCP report - AB324

Incarcerated, disenfranchised felons excluded from census count used for redistricting legislative, county, and other districts with statutorily elected officers: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR63

Incarcerated, disenfranchised felons excluded from census count used for redistricting legislative, county, and other districts with statutorily elected officers: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR42

Mortgage loan originator license: felony convictions disqualifying an applicant from holding specified - AB383

Motor vehicle accident that causes injury but not great bodily harm: leaving the scene without providing information or assistance made a felony crime; JRCCP report - AB232

OWI law revisions re ignition interlock device ordered by the court, penalties increased, expanding a Winnebago County sentencing pilot program to other counties, and first offense penalties; Judicial Council to establish advisory sentencing guidelines; JRCCP report [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, Judicial Council and JRCCP provisions removed, trial court may order probation, and court may not release a person after conviction but before sentencing in certain cases; A.Amdt.1: appropriation added] - SB66

OWI penalties for fourth and subsequent offense revised - AB244

OWI penalties for fourth and subsequent offense revised - AB283

OWI penalties for third offense and higher revised; no release after third OWI conviction and pretrial release may be denied; law enforcement provision; JRCCP report - AB79

OWI: second or subsequent offense and causing injury made a felony; fine provision - AB283

Reckless bodily harm to a child: penalty revised; JRCCP report - AB515

Reckless bodily harm to a child: penalty revised; JRCCP report - SB341

Retail theft of merchandise made a felony and racketeering activity, value and Internet provisions; proof of ownership for certain products required when selling at a flea market or similar facility, definition and penalty provisions - AB241

Retail theft of merchandise made a felony and racketeering activity, value and Internet provisions; proof of ownership for certain products required when selling at a flea market or similar facility, definition and penalty provisions - SB171

Right to vote lost only while incarcerated for a disqualifying offense, voting permitted while on parole or extended supervision; voter registration revisions; Corr.Dept, GAB, and Director of State Courts duties specified - AB353

Right to vote lost only while incarcerated for a disqualifying offense, voting permitted while on parole or extended supervision; voter registration revisions; Corr.Dept, GAB, and Director of State Courts duties specified - SB240

Sentence adjustment for certain felonies; Parole Commission renamed the Earned Release Review Commission [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Sentences and penalties"] - AB75

Sentencing adjustment: 2009 WisAct 28 changes returned to pre-Act law, Parole Commission restored, and positive adjustment time and Earned Release Review Commission eliminated - AB879

Sentencing adjustment: 2009 WisAct 28 changes returned to pre-Act law, Parole Commission restored, and positive adjustment time and Earned Release Review Commission eliminated - SB697

Serious felony offenders prohibited from possessing, controlling, or residing with a vicious dog or possessing a dog that does not have an implanted microchip; penalty, extended supervision, and exemption provisions; JRCCP report - SB496

Spiritual treatment in lieu of medical or surgical treatment for children: exemptions removed re county department determination of child abuse or neglect, felony physical abuse of a child, and administration of psychotropic medication to juveniles in correctional custody; Christian Science treatment limited to adult patients - AB590

Stolen firearm: penalty for intentionally receiving - AB357

Wild mammal or bird: felony penalties created for intentionally or recklessly harming by pursuing or harassing with a motorboat, motor vehicle, or recreational vehicle; DNR authority to revoke or suspend certain registrations and trail pass or sticker; JRCCP report - AB377

Witness to a crime: intentionally causing bodily harm or threats to cause bodily harm knowing the person may testify made a felony; JRCCP report - AB129

DNA evidence connected to certain felonies: time limit for commencing prosecution revised; reconciliation of 2005 WisActs 60 and 276 - AB514

Martial arts instruction to a minor for a fee without a license prohibited; DRL licensing duties; DOJ to conduct background checks on applicants [S.Amdt.1: disqualifying offense provision revised] - AB47

Reckless homicide of a child not older than five years of age: creating a penalty enhancer when convicted individual is a parent or caregiver of the victim; JRCCP report - SB22

Child advocacy centers: funding reduced [Sec. 157, 9101 (10); Enrolled AB-75: CHAT Room in Green County and Marshfield Child Advocacy Center in Wood County added, 157d, s; deletes 157] - AB75

Crime victim and witness assistance surcharge to fund crime victim compensation [Sec. 537, 538, 3388-3391; Enrolled AB-75: revenues re-estimated, grants for sexual assault victim services and for county victim and witness assistance programs, 537c, 538c, 3391c, 9430 (1j)] - AB75

Crime victim right to make a statement at sentencing or disposition: prosecutor's obligation to provide notice modified - AB146

Extended supervision discharge after two years: Corr.Dept authority created; notice to victims required; inmates sentenced to intensive sanctions excluded [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 3378r, 3381, 9311 (4), 9411 (2u)] - AB75

Felony victim's prior testimony: admissibility of in revocation of probation, parole, or extended supervision proceedings - AB365

Law enforcement agency and bargaining unit of officer who was killed: notification required when person who committed the crime is released, pardoned, or petitions for early release, sentence modification, or pardon - AB594

Misappropriation from cemetery of object indicating deceased was a veteran: court to require reimbursement of replacement cost - AB376

Offender Reentry, Council on, created; duties defined; report required [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 33r, 34g, 2669k, 9111 (12f), 9411 (1f)] - AB75

Parole, probation, or extended supervision following conviction of certain sex offenses: inmate prohibited from contacting the victim and certain other persons as a condition of release, definition provisions - AB329

Sexual assault victims: court prohibited from ordering a psychiatric evaluation as a condition of giving testimony, defense cannot compel a pretrial interview or deposition, admissibility of sexual conduct in civil action seeking damages - AB419

Victim recompense provisions deleted; procedure re cash bail and restitution [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 3272m, 3349g, r, 3362m, 3364g-r, 3395t] - AB75

Background checks for handgun purchasers: DOJ required to check for court order or finding rendering the person ineligible under federal law re mental health status; courts required to determine ineligibility and other duties; person may petition court to cancel the order - AB70

Background checks for handgun purchasers: DOJ required to check for court order or finding rendering the person ineligible under federal law re mental health status; courts required to determine ineligibility and other duties; person may petition court to cancel the order [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, obsolete reference and redundant sections deleted] - SB44

Child care provider license, certification, or contract: prohibiting a person convicted or adjudicated delinquent for a drug-related felony from showing he or she has been rehabilitated; employment with a child care provider or residing where child care is provided provisions - AB694

Child care provider license, certification, or contract: prohibiting a person convicted or adjudicated delinquent for a drug-related felony from showing he or she has been rehabilitated; employment with a child care provider or residing where child care is provided provisions - SB499

Child care provider: prohibition from being licensed, certified, or contracted with re conviction or adjudicated delinquent of specified crimes; frequency of criminal history search increased, sex offender registry provision; revocation or suspension of license, certification, or contract required re conviction of or pending serious criminal charges, W-2 payment provision - AB462

Child care provider: prohibition from being licensed, certified, or contracted with re conviction or adjudicated delinquent of specified crimes; frequency of criminal history search increased, sex offender registry provision; revocation or suspension of license, certification, or contract required re conviction of or pending serious criminal charges, W-2 payment provision [S.Amdt.3: Wisconsin Shares provisions added re ineligibility for child care subsidies and use of recovered funds to detect fraud; S.Amdt.1 to S.Amdt.3: fraudulent activity in W-2 program reporting requirements] - SB331

Child care provider: prohibition from being licensed, certified, or contracted with re conviction or adjudicated delinquent of specified crimes or having certain TRO or injunction entered against the person; frequency of criminal history search increased, sex offender registry and TRO or injunction provisions; revocation or suspension of license, certification, or contract required re conviction of or pending serious criminal charges, W-2 payment and TRO or injunction provisions; certain employees required to report to DA any suspected fraud in the W-2 Program, penalty and immunity from liability - AB479

Child care provider: prohibition from being licensed, certified, or contracted with re conviction or adjudicated delinquent of specified crimes or having certain TRO or injunction entered against the person; frequency of criminal history search increased, sex offender registry and TRO or injunction provisions; revocation or suspension of license, certification, or contract required re conviction of or pending serious criminal charges, W-2 payment and TRO or injunction provisions; certain employees required to report to DA any suspected fraud in the W-2 Program, penalty and immunity from liability - SB333

Criminal history search fee increased [Sec. 2448; Enrolled AB-75: expenditure authority increased re upgrade of criminal history and fingerprint ID databases, 2448d, s, 9430 (1f)] - AB75

Expungement of criminal record re certain misdemeanors or nonviolent Class H or Class I felonies committed before age 25 [Sec. 3384-3386, 9309 (1); Enrolled AB-75: further revisions, expungement only applies to first-time felony convictions] - AB75

Firearms restrictions record search appropriations [Sec. 526, 529; original bill only] - AB75

Firearms restrictions record search fee increased [Sec. 2453] - AB75

Industrial hemp: DATCP to issue license authorizing growing and processing; criminal history search and report required - AB740

Justice information surcharge increased; distribution revised [Sec. 55, 553, 555, 556, 577, 614, 3240; Enrolled AB-75: grants for indigent civil legal services] - AB75

Law enforcement investigative records: information technology unit must deny requests for access, custody remains with the local governmental unit; law enforcement agency that shares information with OJA is considered the custodian of the information - SB573

Martial arts instruction to a minor for a fee without a license prohibited; DRL licensing duties; DOJ to conduct background checks on applicants [S.Amdt.1: disqualifying offense provision revised] - AB47

News persons: limiting disclosure of information gathered by [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB333

News persons: limiting disclosure of information gathered by - SB235

Agricultural grants re soybean crushing facilities, certain dairy cooperative for additional cheese-making facilities, manufacture of anaerobic digesters, and diversification of cheese-making capabilities [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 180p, 9103 (3f)] - AB75

Dairy manufacturing facility investment credit: dairy cooperatives allowed to claim - AB34

Dairy manufacturing facility investment credit: dairy cooperatives allowed to claim - AB37

Dairy manufacturing facility investment credit: dairy cooperatives allowed to claim [Sec. 622, 623 1559-1568, 1644-1653, 1710-1719, 3071, 3072; original bill only] - AB75

Dairy manufacturing facility investment credit: dairy cooperatives allowed to claim - SB26