The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. 36.28 of the statutes is repealed.
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MGD:lmk&cs:ch
2005 - 2006 LEGISLATURE
DOA:......Steinmetz, BB0387 - Probation for misdemeanors
For 2005-07 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
2005 BILL
AN ACT ...; relating to: the budget.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
crimes
Under current law, the initial maximum term of probation for a person convicted of a single misdemeanor is two years. The minimum term of probation is six months. Under this bill, if a person is convicted of a Class A misdemeanor (for which the maximum term of imprisonment is generally nine months), the initial maximum term of probation is one year. The minimum term of probation in such a case remains six months. If a person is convicted of any other type of misdemeanor, the initial maximum term of probation is six months, and there is no minimum term. Neither of these maximum terms of probation applies, however, if the person committed the misdemeanor while possessing a firearm or if the conviction is for an act of domestic abuse, for having nonconsensual sexual contact with another person, or for a misdemeanor under chapter 948 of the statutes (which covers certain crimes against children). In such a case, the initial maximum term of probation is two years.
For further information see the state and local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. 939.621 of the statutes is renumbered 939.621 (2) and amended to read:
939.621 (2) If a person commits an act of domestic abuse, as defined in s. 968.075 (1) (a) and the act constitutes the commission of a crime, the maximum term of imprisonment for that crime may be increased by not more than 2 years if the crime is committed during the 72 hours immediately following an arrest for a domestic abuse incident, as set forth in s. 968.075 (5). The 72-hour period applies whether or not there has been a waiver by the victim under s. 968.075 (5) (c). The victim of the domestic abuse crime does not have to be the same as the victim of the domestic abuse incident that resulted in the arrest. The penalty increase under this section changes the status of a misdemeanor to a felony.
SECTION 2. 939.621 (1) of the statutes is created to read:
939.621 (1) In this section, "domestic abuse" has the meaning given in s. 968.075 (1) (a).
SECTION 3. 939.621 (3) of the statutes is created to read:
939.621 (3) If a court places a person on probation for a misdemeanor and any of the following apply, the maximum original term of probation under s. 973.09 (2) is two years:
(a) The person committed the misdemeanor while possessing a firearm.
(b) The misdemeanor is an act of domestic abuse.
(c) The misdemeanor is a violation of s. 940.225 (3m) or ch. 948.
SECTION 4. 973.09 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
973.09 (1) (a) Except as provided in par. (c) or if probation is prohibited for a particular offense by statute, if a person is convicted of a crime, the court, by order, may withhold sentence or impose sentence under s. 973.15 and stay its execution, and in either case place the person on probation to the department for a stated period, stating in the order the reasons therefor. The court may impose any conditions which appear to be reasonable and appropriate. The period of probation may be made consecutive to a sentence on a different charge, whether imposed at the same time or previously. If the court imposes an increased term of probation, as authorized under sub. (2) (a) 2. or (b) 2. or s. 939.621 (3), it shall place its reasons for doing so on the record.
SECTION 5. 973.09 (2) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
973.09 (2) (a) 1. Except as provided in subd. 2. and s. 939.621 (3), for Class A misdemeanors, not less than 6 months nor more than 2 years one year.
SECTION 6. 973.09 (2) (a) 1m. of the statutes is created to read:
973.09 (2) (a) 1m. Except as provided in subd. 2. and s. 939.621 (3), for misdemeanors not covered by subd. 1., not more than 6 months.
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2005 - 2006 LEGISLATURE
DOA:......Percy, BB0378 - Eligibility of private boatlifts for harbor assistance program
For 2005-07 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
2005 BILL
AN ACT ...; relating to: the Harbor Assistance Program administered by the Department of Transportation.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
transportation
Other transportation
Under current law, DOT, in consultation with the Wisconsin Coastal Management Council, administers a Harbor Assistance Program. Under the program, an eligible applicant may be awarded a grant to partially reimburse the applicant for expenses incurred in making certain harbor improvements. Eligible applicants include counties, cities, villages, towns, boards of harbor commissioners, and, with limitations, owners of a private harbor facility. DOT may contract up to $28,000,000 in public debt (general obligation bonds) to provide grants for harbor improvements.
This bill requires DOT to award a grant, from general obligation bond proceeds, of $6,000,000 to a city in northeastern Wisconsin that has a harbor facility for the purpose of constructing new boatlift facilities or improving existing boatlift facilities that serve or will serve at least two commercial enterprises that enhance economic development and will provide at least 600 new jobs in this state. This bill also requires DOT to award a grant, from general obligation bond proceeds, of $2,100,000 for a boat slip repair and reconstruction project in northeastern Wisconsin if the project is necessary to retain at least 2,500 jobs in this state.
For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
SECTION 9148. Nonstatutory provisions; transportation.
(1) HARBOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
(a) Notwithstanding any limitation specified in section 85.095 (2) (a) or (b) of the statutes, from the appropriation under section 20.866 (2) (uv) of the statutes, the department of transportation shall award a grant under section 85.095 (2) (a) of the statutes of $6,000,000 in the 2005-07 fiscal biennium to a city in northeastern Wisconsin that has a harbor facility for the purpose of constructing new boatlift facilities or improving existing boatlift facilities that serve or will serve at least 2 commercial enterprises that enhance economic development and will provide at lease 600 new jobs in this state.
(b) Notwithstanding any limitation specified in section 85.095 (2) (a) or (b) of the statutes, from the appropriation under section 20.866 (2) (uv) of the statutes, the department of transportation shall award a grant under section 85.095 (2) (a) of the statutes of $2,100,000 in the 2005-07 fiscal biennium for a boat slip repair and reconstruction project in northeastern Wisconsin if the project is necessary to retain at least 2,500 jobs in this state.
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2005 - 2006 LEGISLATURE
DOA:......Percy, BB0376 - Federal appropriation for harbors
For 2005-07 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
2005 BILL
AN ACT ...; relating to: the budget.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
transportation
Transportation aids
This bill creates an appropriation to the Harbor Assistance Program for moneys received from the federal government.
For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. 20.395 (2) (cs) of the statutes is created to read:
20.395 (2) (cs) Harbor assistance, federal funds. All moneys received from the federal government for harbor assistance or harbor improvements under s. 85.095.
****NOTE: This SECTION involves a change in an appropriation that must be reflected in the revised schedule in s. 20.005, stats.
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LRB-1559LRB-1559/1
PJH:kjf:rs
2005 - 2006 LEGISLATURE
DOA:......Percy, BB0377 - License plate rebasing
For 2005-07 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
2005 BILL
AN ACT ...; relating to: the budget
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
transportation
Drivers and motor vehicles
Current law requires DOT to establish new designs for most vehicle registration plates every seven years and to issue the new plates on a rolling basis as vehicle registrations are renewed by the vehicle owners.
This bill eliminates the requirement that DOT establish new designs for registration plates.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. 341.135 of the statutes is repealed.
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2005 - 2006 LEGISLATURE
DOA:......Grinde, BB0375 - Convert appropriations from general fund to transportation fund
For 2005-07 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
2005 BILL
AN ACT ...; relating to: the budget.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
commerce and economic development
Commerce
See also Transportation - Other transportation.
education
Higher education
This bill changes the funding source for several technical college system appropriations from the general fund to the transportation fund.
employment
This bill changes the funding source for a DWD appropriation account for the Employment Transit Assistance Program, which funds projects to improve access to jobs in areas that are not served by an adequate mass transit system, from the general fund to the transportation fund.
environment
Air quality
