SB357,273,2218 2. a. In this subdivision, "labor dispute" includes any controversy concerning
19terms, tenure or conditions of employment, or concerning the association or
20representation of persons in negotiating, fixing, maintaining, changing or seeking
21to arrange terms or conditions of employment, regardless of whether the disputants
22stand in the proximate relation of employer and employe.
SB357,273,2423 b. Subdivision 1. does not apply to conduct arising out of or in connection with
24a labor dispute.
SB357,274,2
1(4) Aggravating factors; serious sex crimes committed while infected with
2certain diseases.
(a) In this subsection:
SB357,274,43 1. "HIV" means any strain of human immunodeficiency virus, which causes
4acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
SB357,274,65 2. "Serious sex crime" means a violation of s. 940.225 (1) or (2), 948.02 (1) or (2)
6or 948.025.
SB357,274,87 3. "Sexually transmitted disease" means syphilis, gonorrhea, hepatitis B,
8hepatitis C or chlamydia.
SB357,274,119 4. "Significantly exposed" means sustaining a contact which carries a potential
10for transmission of a sexually transmitted disease or HIV by one or more of the
11following:
SB357,274,1412 a. Transmission, into a body orifice or onto mucous membrane, of blood; semen;
13vaginal secretions; cerebrospinal, synovial, pleural, peritoneal, pericardial or
14amniotic fluid; or other body fluid that is visibly contaminated with blood.
SB357,274,1815 b. Exchange, during the accidental or intentional infliction of a penetrating
16wound, including a needle puncture, of blood; semen; vaginal secretions;
17cerebrospinal, synovial, pleural, peritoneal, pericardial or amniotic fluid; or other
18body fluid that is visibly contaminated with blood.
SB357,274,2219 c. Exchange, into an eye, an open wound, an oozing lesion, or other place where
20a significant breakdown in the epidermal barrier has occurred, of blood; semen;
21vaginal secretions; cerebrospinal, synovial, pleural, peritoneal, pericardial or
22amniotic fluid; or other body fluid that is visibly contaminated with blood.
SB357,274,2523 (b) When making a sentencing decision concerning a person convicted of a
24serious sex crime, the court shall consider as an aggravating factor the fact that the
25serious sex crime was committed under all of the following circumstances:
SB357,275,4
11. At the time that he or she committed the serious sex crime, the person
2convicted of committing the serious sex crime had a sexually transmitted disease or
3acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or had had a positive test for the presence of
4HIV, antigen or nonantigenic products of HIV or an antibody to HIV.
SB357,275,95 2. At the time that he or she committed the serious sex crime, the person
6convicted of committing the serious sex crime knew that he or she had a sexually
7transmitted disease or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or that he or she had
8had a positive test for the presence of HIV, antigen or nonantigenic products of HIV
9or an antibody to HIV.
SB357,275,1210 3. The victim of the serious sex crime was significantly exposed to HIV or to the
11sexually transmitted disease, whichever is applicable, by the acts constituting the
12serious sex crime.
SB357,275,14 13(5) Aggravating factors; violent felony committed against elder person. (a)
14In this subsection:
SB357,275,1515 1. "Elder person" means any individual who is 62 years of age or older.
SB357,275,1716 2. "Violent felony" means any felony under s. 940.19 (2), (4), (5) or (6), 940.225
17(1), (2) or (3), 940.23 or 943.32.
SB357,275,2118 (b) When making a sentencing decision concerning a person convicted of a
19violent felony, the court shall consider as an aggravating factor the fact that the
20victim of the violent felony was an elder person. This paragraph applies even if the
21person mistakenly believed that the victim had not attained the age of 62 years.
SB357,276,3 22(6) Aggravating factors; child sexual assault or child abuse by certain
23persons.
(a) In this subsection, "person responsible for the welfare the child"
24includes the child's parent, stepparent, guardian, foster parent or treatment foster
25parent; an employe of a public or private residential home, institution or agency; any

1other person legally responsible for the child's welfare in a residential setting; or a
2person employed by one who is legally responsible for the child's welfare to exercise
3temporary control or care for the child.
SB357,276,74 (b) When making a sentencing decision concerning a person convicted of a
5violation of s. 948.02 (1) or (2), 948.025 (1) or 948.03 (2) or (3), the court shall consider
6as an aggravating factor the fact that the person was a person responsible for the
7welfare of the child who was the victim of the violation.
SB357,276,12 8(7) Aggravating factors; homicide or injury by intoxicated use of a vehicle.
9When making a sentencing decision concerning a person convicted of a violation of
10s. 940.09 (1) or 940.25 (1), the court shall consider as an aggravating factor the fact
11that, at the time of the violation, there was a minor passenger under 16 years of age
12or an unborn child in the person's motor vehicle.
SB357,276,15 13(8) Aggravating factors; controlled substances offenses. (a) Distribution
14or delivery to prisoners.
1. In this paragraph, "precinct" means a place where any
15activity is conducted by a prison, jail or house of correction.
SB357,276,2016 2. When making a sentencing decision concerning a person convicted of
17violating s. 961.41 (1) or (1m), the court shall consider as an aggravating factor the
18fact that the violation involved delivering, distributing or possessing with intent to
19deliver or distribute a controlled substance or controlled substance analog to a
20prisoner within the precincts of any prison, jail or house of correction.
SB357,277,221 (b) Distribution or delivery on public transit vehicles. When making a
22sentencing decision concerning a person convicted of violating s. 961.41 (1) or (1m),
23the court shall consider as an aggravating factor the fact that the violation involved
24delivering, distributing or possessing with intent to deliver or distribute a controlled
25substance included in schedule I or II or a controlled substance analog of any

1controlled substance included in schedule I or II and that the person knowingly used
2a public transit vehicle during the violation.
SB357,277,7 3(9) Aggravating factors not an element of the crime. The aggravating factors
4listed in this section are not elements of any crime. A prosecutor is not required to
5charge any aggravating factor or otherwise allege the existence of an aggravating
6factor in any pleading for a court to consider the aggravating factor when making a
7sentencing decision.
SB357,277,14 8(10) Use of guidelines; no right to or basis for appeal. The requirement
9under sub. (2) (a) that a court consider sentencing guidelines adopted by the
10sentencing commission or the criminal penalties study committee does not require
11a court to make a sentencing decision that is within any range or consistent with a
12recommendation specified in the guidelines, and there is no right to appeal a court's
13sentencing decision based on the court's decision to depart in any way from any
14guideline.
SB357,277,20 15(11) Required findings of fact. The court shall make explicit findings of fact
16on the record to support each element of its sentencing decision, including its decision
17as to whether to impose a bifurcated sentence under s. 973.01 or to place a person
18on probation and its decision as to the length of a bifurcated sentence, including the
19length of each component of the bifurcated sentence, the amount of a fine and the
20length of a term of probation.
SB357,277,25 21(12) Standard of review on appeal. In an appeal from a court's sentencing
22decision, the appellate court shall reverse the sentencing decision if it determines
23that the sentencing court erroneously exercised its discretion in making the
24sentencing decision or there is not substantial evidence in the record to support the
25sentencing decision.
SB357, s. 937
1Section 937. 973.03 (3) (e) 1. and 2. of the statutes are amended to read:
SB357,278,22 973.03 (3) (e) 1. A crime which is a Class A or, B or C felony.
SB357,278,43 2. A crime which is a Class C D, E, F or G felony listed in s. 969.08 (10) (b), but
4not including any crime specified in s. 943.10.
SB357, s. 938 5Section 938. 973.03 (3) (e) 3. of the statutes is repealed.
SB357, s. 939 6Section 939. 973.031 of the statutes is created to read:
SB357,278,14 7973.031 Court-ordered drug treatment. Whenever the court imposes a
8sentence or places a person on probation for any offense committed on or after July
91, 2000, the court may order the person to participate in a drug treatment program
10as a condition of probation or, in the case of a person sentenced under s. 973.01, while
11the person is in prison or as a condition of extended supervision or both. The court
12may order the department to pay for the cost of drug treatment under this section
13from the appropriation under s. 20.410 (1) (a) for persons in jail or prison or under
14s. 20.410 (1) (b) for persons on probation or extended supervision.
SB357, s. 940 15Section 940. 973.032 (4) (c) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB357,278,1816 973.032 (4) (c) 2. The person is sentenced for the escape under s. 946.42 (4) (b)
17to a sentence of imprisonment concurrent with the sentence to the intensive
18sanctions program.
SB357, s. 941 19Section 941. 973.075 (1) (b) 1m. e. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB357,278,2120 973.075 (1) (b) 1m. e. To cause more than $1,000 $2,000 worth of criminal
21damage to cemetery property in violation of s. 943.01 (2) (d) or 943.012.
SB357, s. 942 22Section 942. 973.075 (2) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB357,279,423 973.075 (2) (d) The officer has probable cause to believe that the property was
24derived from or realized through a crime or that the property is a vehicle which was
25used to transport any property or weapon used or to be used or received in the

1commission of any felony, which was used in the commission of a crime relating to
2a submerged cultural resource in violation of s. 44.47 or which was used to cause
3more than $1,000 $2,000 worth of criminal damage to cemetery property in violation
4of s. 943.01 (2) (d) or 943.012.
SB357, s. 943 5Section 943. 973.09 (2) (b) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB357,279,96 973.09 (2) (b) 1. Except as provided in subd. 2., for felonies, not less than one
7year nor more than either the statutory maximum term of imprisonment
8confinement in prison for the crime, as specified in s. 973.01 (2) (b), or 3 years,
9whichever is greater.
SB357, s. 944 10Section 944. 973.09 (6) of the statutes is created to read:
SB357,279,1211 973.09 (6) The court may require as a condition of probation that the person
12participate in a drug treatment program under s. 973.031.
SB357, s. 945 13Section 945. 973.15 (2) (am) of the statutes is created to read:
SB357,279,1714 973.15 (2) (am) 1. If a court provides that a bifurcated sentence imposed under
15s. 973.01 is to run concurrent with or consecutive to a sentence to the Wisconsin state
16prisons other than another bifurcated sentence imposed under s. 973.01, the court
17shall do all of the following:
SB357,279,2018 a. Order the term of confinement in prison under the bifurcated sentence to be
19concurrent with or consecutive to the term of confinement in prison required under
20the nonbifurcated sentence.
SB357,279,2321 b. Order the period of parole under the nonbifurcated sentence to be concurrent
22with or consecutive to the term of extended supervision required under the
23bifurcated sentence.
SB357,280,224 2. If a court imposes a sentence to the Wisconsin state prisons that is not a
25bifurcated sentence imposed under s. 973.01 and provides that the nonbifurcated

1sentence is to run concurrent with or consecutive to a bifurcated sentence under s.
2973.01, the court shall do all of the following:
SB357,280,53 a. Order the term of confinement in prison under the nonbifurcated sentence
4to be concurrent with or consecutive to the term of confinement in prison required
5under the bifurcated sentence.
SB357,280,86 b. Order the period of parole under the nonbifurcated sentence to be concurrent
7with or consecutive to the term of extended supervision required under the
8bifurcated sentence.
SB357, s. 946 9Section 946 . 973.30 of the statutes is created to read:
SB357,280,11 10973.30 Sentencing commission. (1) Duties. The sentencing commission
11shall do all of the following:
SB357,280,1312 (a) Select an executive director having appropriate training and experience to
13study sentencing practices and prepare proposed sentencing guidelines.
SB357,280,1414 (b) Monitor and compile data regarding sentencing practices in the state.
SB357,280,1815 (c) Adopt advisory sentencing guidelines for felonies committed on or after the
16effective date of this paragraph .... [revisor inserts date], to promote public safety, to
17reflect changes in sentencing practices and to preserve the integrity of the criminal
18justice and correctional systems.
SB357,280,2119 (d) Provide information to the legislature, state agencies and the public
20regarding the costs to and other needs of the department which result from
21sentencing practices.
SB357,280,2222 (e) Provide information to judges and lawyers about the sentencing guidelines.
SB357,281,223 (f) Publish and distribute to all circuit judges hearing criminal cases an annual
24report regarding its work, which shall include all sentencing guidelines and all

1changes in existing sentencing guidelines adopted during the 12 months preceding
2the report.
SB357,281,53 (g) Study whether race is a basis for imposing sentences in criminal cases and
4submit a report and recommendations on this issue to the governor, to each house
5of the legislature under s. 13.172 (2) and to the supreme court.
SB357,281,76 (h) Assist the legislature in assessing the cost of enacting new or revising
7existing statutes affecting criminal sentencing.
SB357,281,138 (i) At least semiannually, submit reports to all circuit judges, and to the chief
9clerk of each house of the legislature for distribution to the appropriate standing
10committees under s. 13.172 (3), containing statistics regarding criminal sentences
11imposed in this state. Each report shall have a different focus and need not contain
12statistics regarding every crime. Each report shall contain information regarding
13sentences imposed statewide and in each of the following geographic areas:
SB357,281,1414 1. Milwaukee County.
SB357,281,1515 2. Dane and Rock counties.
SB357,281,1616 3. Brown, Outagamie, Calumet and Winnebago counties.
SB357,281,1717 4. Racine and Kenosha counties.
SB357,281,1818 5. All other counties.
SB357,281,1919 (j) Study how sentencing options affect various types of offenders and offenses.
SB357,281,21 20(2) Staff. Subject to authorization under s. 16.505, the sentencing commission
21may hire staff to assist it in the performance of its duties.
SB357,281,22 22(3) Sunset. This section does not apply after December 31, 2004.
SB357, s. 947 23Section 947. 977.05 (4) (jm) of the statutes is created to read:
SB357,282,324 977.05 (4) (jm) At the request of an inmate determined by the state public
25defender to be indigent or upon referral of a court under s. 302.113 (9g) (j), represent

1the inmate in proceedings for modification of a bifurcated sentence under s. 302.113
2(9g) before a program review committee and the sentencing court, if the state public
3defender determines the case should be pursued.
SB357, s. 948 4Section 948. 977.06 (2) (b) of the statutes, as affected by 1997 Wisconsin Act
5283
, is amended to read:
SB357,282,96 977.06 (2) (b) A person who makes a false representation that he or she does
7not believe is true for purposes of qualifying for assignment of counsel shall be fined
8not more than $10,000 or imprisoned for not more than 7 years and 6 months or both

9is guilty of a Class I felony.
SB357, s. 949 10Section 949. 978.13 (1) (c) of the statutes, as affected by 1999 Wisconsin Act
119
, is amended to read:
SB357,282,2112 978.13 (1) (c) In counties having a population of 500,000 or more, the salary and
13fringe benefit costs of clerk positions in the district attorney's office necessary for the
14prosecution of violent crime cases primarily involving felony violations under s.
15939.63, if a felony is committed while armed, and under ss. 940.01 to 940.03, 940.05,
16940.06, 940.225, 943.23 (1g), (1m) and (1r) and 943.32 (2). The state treasurer shall
17pay the amount authorized under this paragraph to the county treasurer pursuant
18to a voucher submitted by the district attorney to the secretary of administration
19from the appropriation under s. 20.475 (1) (i). The amount paid under this paragraph
20may not exceed $94,400 in the 1999-2000 fiscal year and $97,200 in the 2000-01
21fiscal year.
SB357, s. 950 22Section 950. 1997 Wisconsin Act 283, section 454 (1) (f) is amended to read:
SB357,283,223[1997 Wisconsin Act 283] Section 454 (1) (f) No later than April 30, 1999, the
24The committee shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the
25legislature in the manner provided under section 13.172 (2) of the statutes and to the

1governor. The report shall include any proposed legislation that is necessary to
2implement the recommendations made by the committee in its report.
SB357, s. 951 3Section 951. 1997 Wisconsin Act 283, section 454 (2) is amended to read:
SB357,283,94[1997 Wisconsin Act 283] Section 454 (2) Attorney project position. The
5authorized FTE positions for the department of administration are increased by 1.0
6GPR attorney project position, to be funded from the appropriation under section
720.505 (3) (c) of the statutes, for the purpose of providing legal services to the criminal
8penalties study committee established under subsection (1), for the period ending on
9April 30 , 1999 June 30, 2000.
SB357, s. 952 10Section 952. 1999 Wisconsin Act 9, section 9443 (24e) is amended to read:
SB357,283,1511[1999 Wisconsin Act 9] Section 9443 (24e) Lottery Fund. The repeal and
12recreation of sections 25.75 (1) (b), 71.07 (3m) (b) 1. a. and (c) 3., 71.28 (2m) (b) 1. a.
13and (c) 3., 71.47 (2m) (b) 1. a. and (c) 3. and 79.10 (11) (b) of the statutes and the
14creation of section 25.75 (1) (c) 3. and (3) (b) and (e) of the statutes take effect on the
15effective date of the 2001 2001-03 budget act.
SB357, s. 9101 16Section 9101. Nonstatutory provisions; administration.
SB357,283,1717 (1) District attorney position reallocations.
SB357,283,2118 (a) Increased allocations. Of the authorized FTE GPR assistant district
19attorney positions for the department of administration funded from the
20appropriation under section 20.475 (1) (d) of the statutes, the number of positions
21allocated to the prosecutorial unit of Taylor County is increased by 0.2 position.
SB357,283,2522 (b) Decreased allocations. Of the authorized FTE GPR assistant district
23attorney positions for the department of administration funded from the
24appropriation under section 20.475 (1) (d) of the statutes, the number of positions
25allocated to the prosecutorial unit of Rusk County is decreased by 0.2 position.
SB357, s. 9104
1Section 9104. Nonstatutory provisions; agriculture, trade and
consumer protection.
SB357,284,52 (1) Board composition. Notwithstanding the length of term for members of the
3board of agriculture, trade and consumer protection under section 15.13, 1997 stats.,
4the 2 members who are consumer representatives shall cease to hold office on July
51, 2000.
SB357,284,66 (2) Transfer of certain consumer protection functions.
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