Amendment SA1-SB177

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2011 - 2012 LEGISLATURE

SENATE AMENDMENT 1, TO 2011 SENATE BILL 177

January 6, 2012 - Offered by Senator Wanggaard.

SB177-SA1,1,1 At the locations indicated, amend the bill as follows:

SB177-SA1,1,2 1. Page 2, line 2: before "Subject" insert "(a)".

SB177-SA1,1,7 2. Page 2, line 4: delete lines 4 to 12 and substitute "any action filed pursuant to s. 813.12, 813.122, or 813.125, if the abuse or harassment alleged in the action could have an effect in Wisconsin or the petitioner or alleged child victim resides or is living temporarily in Wisconsin, or if jurisdiction is otherwise permissible under the constitution of the United States or of the state of Wisconsin.

SB177-SA1,1,12 (b) If a court has personal jurisdiction pursuant to par. (a) and a respondent has been served but does not appear or does not file a response or motion asserting the defense of lack of personal jurisdiction, the court shall hear the action. This paragraph does not limit the respondent's right to challenge personal jurisdiction on appeal.".

SB177-SA1,1,13 (End)