Relating to: conditions of extended supervision, probation, and parole for persons convicted of certain sex offenses.
By
Senators
Lassa, Lazich, Grothman and Darling; cosponsored by Representatives Stone, Kleefisch, Sinicki, Kerkman, Zepnick, Owens, Smith, Murtha, Albers, Musser, Kramer, Gunderson, Nass, Petrowski, Hahn, Townsend, J. Ott and Wood.
To committee on Judiciary, Corrections, and Housing.
Senate Bill 469
Relating to: creating brew-on-premises and winemaking-on-premises permits for the making of fermented malt beverages and wine, creating an occupational tax exemption, and making an appropriation.
By
Senators
Risser, Grothman and Kedzie; cosponsored by Representatives Newcomer, Pocan, Berceau, Hahn, Montgomery, Mursau, Suder and Turner.
To committee on Transportation and Tourism.
Senate Bill 470
Relating to: the definition of bicycle; lighting of bicycles, motor bicycles, and electric personal assistive mobility devices; and manual turn signals for bicyclists.
By
Senators
Risser, Miller, Lehman, Cowles, Lassa, Olsen and Schultz; cosponsored by Representatives Davis, Black, Ballweg, Bies, Montgomery, A. Ott and Townsend.
To committee on Transportation and Tourism.
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State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
January 17, 2008
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Raemisch, Richard,
of Waunakee, as a member of the Prison Industries Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2008.
Respectfully submitted,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Judiciary, Corrections, and Housing.
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The committee on Environment and Natural Resources reports and recommends:
Ahern, Tripp,
of Fond du Lac, as a member of the Lower Fox River Remediation Authority, to serve for the term ending June 30, 2009.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Miller, Jauch, Wirch, Kedzie and Schultz.
Noes, 0 - None.
Conway, Gregory,
of DePere, as a member of the Lower Fox River Remediation Authority, to serve for the term ending June 30, 2011.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Miller, Jauch, Wirch, Kedzie and Schultz.
Noes, 0 - None.
Cowles, Robert,
of Green Bay, as a member of the Lower Fox River Remediation Authority, to serve for the term ending June 30, 2013.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Miller, Jauch, Wirch, Kedzie and Schultz.
Noes, 0 - None.
Hansen, Dave,
of Green Bay, as a member of the Lower Fox River Remediation Authority, to serve for the term ending June 30, 2011.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Miller, Jauch, Wirch, Kedzie and Schultz.
Noes, 0 - None.
Schillinger, Patrick,
of De Pere, as a member of the Lower Fox River Remediation Authority, to serve for the term ending June 30, 2011.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Miller, Jauch, Wirch, Kedzie and Schultz.
Noes, 0 - None.
Stegeman, David,
of Mequon, as a member of the Lower Fox River Remediation Authority, to serve for the term ending June 30, 2009.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Miller, Jauch, Wirch, Kedzie and Schultz.
Noes, 0 - None.
Wall
, James,
of Green Bay, as a member of the Lower Fox River Remediation Authority, to serve for the term ending June 30, 2009.
Confirmation.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Miller, Jauch, Wirch, Kedzie and Schultz.
Noes, 0 - None.
Senate Bill 284
Relating to: open burning of solid waste, illegal storage or disposal of waste tires, and providing a penalty.
Adoption of Senate Amendment 1.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Miller, Jauch, Wirch, Kedzie and Schultz.
Noes, 0 - None.
Passage as amended.
Ayes, 4 - Senators
Miller, Jauch, Wirch and Kedzie.
Noes, 1 - Senator
Schultz.
Senate Bill 346
Relating to: products containing mercury and granting rule-making authority.
Introduction and adoption of Senate Substitute Amendment 1.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Miller, Jauch, Wirch, Kedzie and Schultz.
Noes, 0 - None.
Passage as amended.
Ayes, 5 - Senators
Miller, Jauch, Wirch, Kedzie and Schultz.
Noes, 0 - None.
Mark Miller
Chairperson
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State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
February 8
, 2008
To the Honorable, the Senate:
The following bill(s), originating in the Senate, have been approved, signed and deposited in the office of the Secretary of State:
Bill Number Act Number Date Approved
Senate Bill 280 Act 49
February 8
, 2008
Senate Bill 264 Act 53
February 8
, 2008
Respectfully submitted,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
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State of Wisconsin
Legislative Audit Bureau
February 1, 2008
To the Honorable, the Legislature:
We have completed a review of 17-year-old offenders in the adult criminal justice system, as requested by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee. Wisconsin is currently 1 of 13 states in which individuals under the age of 18 are treated as adults in the justice system. We reviewed a variety of statistics, including data on arrests, the number and type of criminal charges filed, sentences imposed, prison admissions, probation placements, and recidivism.
From 2002 through 2006, 585 individuals who were 17 at the time of offense were admitted to prison and 10,632 were placed on probation. Of those admitted to prison, 429 participated in at least one educational program, but participation in other types of rehabilitation or treatment programs was much less frequent.
In a review of rates of recidivism and probation revocation among 17-year-olds, we found that fewer than one-half of 17-year-old offenders successfully completed probation, and 17-year-old offenders had higher recidivism rates than either juveniles or older adults.
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Legislation currently under consideration would return 17-year-olds to the juvenile system. This change would have a significant effect on counties, which are primarily responsible for operating and funding juvenile corrections services. We estimate the juvenile corrections cost increase could range from $53.5 million to $82.4 million annually.
