Wisconsin Legislature: Crime and criminals

Mail theft prohibitions expanded; identity theft penalty enhancement if victim is elderly, under age 18, disabled, or a vulnerable adult; SSN use by employer or on driver's license as unique ID number prohibited; employer may request SSN only when offer of employment is made to applicant; restricting release of credit reports, fees, notice, and civil action provisions - SB581

Methamphetamine: possession of certain materials with intent to manufacture prohibited; penalty for distribution or delivery to person under age 18 modified; restrictions on sale and reclassification of pseudoephedrine hydrochloride; intentionally releasing anhydrous ammonia without owner's consent prohibited and liquid nitrogen provision - AB183

Methamphetamine: possession of certain materials with intent to manufacture prohibited; penalty for distribution or delivery to person under age 18 modified; restrictions on sale and reclassification of pseudoephedrine hydrochloride; intentionally releasing anhydrous ammonia without owner's consent prohibited; penalty provisions [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, distribution to minors removed, restrictions on sale of certain products and amounts purchased added, Pharmacy Examining Board provision] - SB78

Operating a motor vehicle with a cancelled, suspended, or revoked privilege or knowingly operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver's license: penalties for causing property damage, injury, great bodily harm, or death [S.Amdt.1: felony changed to misdemeanor, misdemeanor changed to forfeiture] - SB626

Operating a vehicle after suspension or revocation: felony penalties created for causing injury or death - AB364

Repeat drunken driving offenses: felony penalties revised - AB1097

Revocation of probation, parole, or extended supervision proceedings: admissibility of felony victim's prior testimony - AB890

Revocation of probation, parole, or extended supervision proceedings: admissibility of felony victim's prior testimony - SB632

Right to vote barred re felony conviction: restoring the right for certain persons released to extended supervision or parole but barred again if the person is returned to prison - AB865

Service dog: theft or harassment of or recklessly injuring made a crime; penalty and restitution provisions - AB353

Service dog: theft or harassment of or recklessly injuring made a crime; penalty and restitution provisions [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, harassment deleted, interfering with the use of and causing death added, ``pecuniary loss" applied to law enforcement or fire department animal or service dog] - SB181

Sex offender on parole, probation, extended supervision, supervised release, or conditional release re conviction for sexual assault of a child: Corr.Dept and DHFS required to track the person using a GPS tracking device; felony provision [for further revisions, see entry under ``Sex crimes"] - AB591

Sex offender on parole, probation, extended supervision, supervised release, or conditional release re conviction for sexual assault of a child: Corr.Dept and DHFS required to track the person using a GPS tracking device; felony provision - SB295

Sex offender registered with Corr.Dept: intentionally photographing, filming, or videotaping person under age 17 without written consent of parent, guardian, or custodian prohibited; felony provision - AB251

Sex offender registration: restrictions on residing near schools and child care facilities; penalty provisions - AB557

Sex offenses against children: certain penalties revised; child pornography surcharge created; child sex offender prohibition on working with children modified; computers used to facilitate a child sex crime provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, sex offender working with children provision removed, surcharge modified, OJA grants to nonprofit organizations that provide services to sexual assault victims created] - AB942

Sex offenses against children: certain penalties revised; child pornography surcharge created; child sex offender prohibition on working with children modified; computers used to facilitate a child sex crime provision - SB580

Sexual assault offense penalties revised re reclassification, ``two-strikes" offenses, court-ordered treatment for imprisoned offenders, and mandatory lifetime supervision - SB289

Sexually violent person involuntary commitment procedure eliminated; penalty for first-degree sexual assault of a child increased - AB30

Telephone record pertaining to another person: obtaining, soliciting, or selling without the person's consent for fraudulent reasons prohibited; definitions, Internet, and penalty provisions [S.Amdt.1: actions for damages provision revised] - AB1014

U.W. Board of Regents, TCS Board, or technical college district board: it is not employment discrimination for these entities to refuse to employ or terminate employment of an individual with an unpardoned felony conviction - AB1147

Video or computer games that, when played, depict nudity or sexually explicit material: prohibition re knowingly exposing a child to harmful material expanded to include - AB634

Voter registration: identifying document required and acceptable documents specified; absentee ballot revisions; use of corroborating electors discontinued; state ID card provisions re no charge and no photograph; special voting deputies permitted in adult family homes and residential care apartment complexes re absentee voting; Corr.Dept to provide Elections Board with list of felons ineligible to vote; Elections Board duties specified - AB808

Voter registration: identifying document required and acceptable documents specified; absentee ballot revisions; use of corroborating electors discontinued; state ID card provisions re no charge and no photograph; special voting deputies permitted in adult family homes and residential care apartment complexes re absentee voting; Corr.Dept to provide Elections Board with list of felons ineligible to vote; Elections Board duties specified - SB355

Voter registration: valid Wisconsin driver's license or ID card or uniformed service ID card required; use of corroborating electors discontinued; absentee ballot, provisional ballot, surrendered driver's license, confidential address re domestic abuse, and photo requirement exemption re religious tenets provisions [for further revisions, see entry under ``Elections Board"] - SB42

Wholesale distribution of prescription drugs: regulations created; Pharmacy Examining Board duties specified; pedigree and felony crime provisions - AB1013

Wholesale distribution of prescription drugs: regulations created; Pharmacy Examining Board duties specified; pedigree and felony crime provisions - SB599

Witness intimidation: conditions for felony offense expanded re trial or inquiry - AB643

Witness intimidation: conditions for felony offense expanded re trial or inquiry - AB728

Crimes committed by three or more persons: maximum imprisonment increased and a misdemeanor becomes a felony; crimes covered specified - AB1018

Rental unit tenancy termination re drug or criminal gang activity nuisance: notice by law enforcement agencies expanded [A.Amdt.1: DA authority added] - AB291

Youth diversion program transferred from OJA to Corr.Dept; funding for contract with organization in City of Racine [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 81r, 88k-p, 295m, 358p, 414t, 415r, wg-x, 2221g, 9101 (9k)] - AB100

Crimes committed by three or more persons: maximum imprisonment increased and a misdemeanor becomes a felony; crimes covered specified - AB1018

Death penalty for multiple first-degree intentional homicides under certain conditions: call for an advisory referendum; DNA evidence provision [S.Amdt.3: multiple homicide condition removed; S.Amdt.5: Spring 2006 primary election specified; A.Amdt.1: November 2006 general election specified, vicious nature of the homicide condition removed] - SJR5

Felony murder: list of crimes subject to sentence extension expanded; corrects cross-references in the statutes [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, cross-references provisions deleted] - AB717

Illegal drug transferred from a pregnant woman to her unborn child: delivery of illegal drugs and intentional and reckless homicide crimes expanded to include - AB994

Presentence investigation reports: crime victim or certain family members of crime victims may view under certain conditions - AB669

Appeal procedures integrated re restitution in criminal actions, commitments of persons found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect, and commitments of sexually violent persons - AB1135

Appearance bond: cash deposits may be used to pay restitution to crime victim - AB969

Appearance bond: cash deposits may be used to pay restitution to crime victim - SB575

Award to dependents when crime victim or person aiding police is killed re certain crimes: payment prohibition re victim listed on child support lien docket eliminated - AB949

Confidential voter registration for victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking: procedure modified re affidavit verifying victim's status and certain victim service providers - AB707

Confidential voter registration for victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking: procedure modified re affidavit verifying victim's status and certain victim service providers - SB341

Court may prohibit defendent, during term of confinement, from contacting victims of the crime; felony, probation, and penalty provisions [A.Amdt.1: court to determine who are victims; A.Amdt.2: ``felony" provision removed] - AB62

Crime victim and witness assistance surcharges in civil offense cases: criteria and how money is collected revised - AB1137

Crime victim and witness assistance surcharges in civil offense cases: criteria and how money is collected revised - SB692

Crime victim and witness surcharge increased; county reimbursement for services [Sec. 2469-2471, 9329 (1), (2); A.Sub.Amdt.1: surcharge on certain forfeitures, 2450d-r, 2468m, 2470m, 9307 (2e)] - AB100

Crime victim right to make a statement at sentencing or disposition: prosecutor's obligation to provide notice modified - AB1063

Crimes against children: law enforcement agency duty to investigate created; confidentiality of victim information provision - AB1179

Crimes against children: law enforcement agency duty to investigate created; confidentiality of victim information provision - SB682

Presentence investigation reports: crime victim or certain family members of crime victims may view under certain conditions - AB669

Prosecutor or government attorney decision not to commence a criminal prosecution or action for a forfeiture in exchange for payments to any organization or agency prohibited; restitution exception - SB90

Revocation of probation, parole, or extended supervision proceedings: admissibility of felony victim's prior testimony - AB890

Revocation of probation, parole, or extended supervision proceedings: admissibility of felony victim's prior testimony - SB632

Rights of crime victims: ``family member" definition revised to include adult children - AB172

Service dog: theft or harassment of or recklessly injuring made a crime; penalty and restitution provisions - AB353

Service dog: theft or harassment of or recklessly injuring made a crime; penalty and restitution provisions [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, harassment deleted, interfering with the use of and causing death added, ``pecuniary loss" applied to law enforcement or fire department animal or service dog] - SB181

Sex offender placed in community under Corr.Dept supervision or on probation may not reside within one mile of the victim; serious sex offense definition broadened - AB360

Sex offender placed in community under Corr.Dept supervision or on probation may not reside within one mile of the victim; serious sex offense definition broadened - SB176

Sex offenses against children: certain penalties revised; child pornography surcharge created; child sex offender prohibition on working with children modified; computers used to facilitate a child sex crime provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, sex offender working with children provision removed, surcharge modified, OJA grants to nonprofit organizations that provide services to sexual assault victims created] - AB942

Special orders of business for March 2, 2006 established re AB-172, AB-539, AB-579, AB-785, AB-851, AB-904, AB-933, AB-945, AB-976, AB-992, AB-993, AB-1021, AB-1036, AB-1037, AB-1038, AB-1052, AB-1054, AB-1071, AB-1072, AB-1073, AB-1074, SB-161, SB-221, SB-259, SB-312, SB-414, SB-495, SB-496, SB-497, SB-511, SB-529, SJR-33 - AR49

Criminal law revisions re recording custodial interrogations, DNA evidence retention and testing, time limit for prosecuting a crime related to a felony sexual assault, and policies re eyewitness identification of a suspect - AB648

Criminal law revisions re recording custodial interrogations, DNA evidence retention and testing, time limit for prosecuting a crime related to a felony sexual assault, and policies re eyewitness identification of a suspect - SB315

Special orders of business for September 27, 2005 established re partial vetoes of AB-100 [Items C-8, C-9, C-14, C-16, F-3, F-4] and AB-27, AB-39, AB-69, AB-72, AB-95, AB-97, AB-127, AB-128, AB-133, AB-155, AB-184, AB-188, AB-201, AB-230, AB-264, AB-286, AB-308, AB-340, AB-345, AB-375, AB-384, AB-410, AB-426, AB-436, AB-442, AB-444, AB-460, AB-479, AB-482, AB-510, AB-512, AB-522, AB-534, AB-606, AB-636, AB-646, AB-648, AB-657, AB-679, and SB-266 - AR38

Background checks, including FBI fingerprint analysis, on persons hired by the DMV required - AB1019

Caregiver background check fees: DHFS may use revenues for investigation purposes; restriction on amount of fees eliminated [Sec. 328, 1220] - AB100

Caregiver background information: if entity requires annual disclosure of criminal conviction or charge, the entity is not required to use DHFS form; civil penalty for failure to comply with disclosure policy - AB987

Caregiver background information: if entity requires annual disclosure of criminal conviction or charge, the entity is not required to use DHFS form; civil penalty for failure to comply with disclosure policy - SB579

Concealed weapon licensing system created; active duty or retired law enforcement officer permitted to carry a concealed firearm, ID card provision; DOJ to consider mental health status re background checks for handgun purchases; grants for shooting ranges - AB763

Concealed weapon licensing system created; active duty or retired law enforcement officer permitted to carry a concealed firearm, ID card provision; DOJ to consider mental health status re background checks for handgun purchases; grants for shooting ranges [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, list of places concealed weapons are prohibited expanded, reports modified, DOT duty specified; A.Amdt.15: license renewal and refresher course provisions, prohibited BAC lowered] - SB403

Crimes against children: law enforcement agency duty to investigate created; confidentiality of victim information provision - AB1179

Crimes against children: law enforcement agency duty to investigate created; confidentiality of victim information provision - SB682

Criminal history background investigation required re applicant to state position which includes access to funds [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, background investigation changed to background check] - AB383

FBI background checks on caregivers: provisions re sharing information, limitation on use of, and civil immunity [Sec. 1218, 1219, 9321 (8)] - AB100

Fingerprint technologies re background check for teacher licensing and name of Wisconsin Association of Nonpublic Schools changed to Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools (remedial legislation) - SB361

Illegal activity investigation fund created and moneys appropriated to Elections Board for investigating suspected violations of campaign finance law; donations by registered candidates provision - AB1082

Legal custody or physical placement order modification: court must consider criminal record of certain persons other than the child's parents [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, court must use same considerations at initial determination of custody or placement] - AB522

Legal custody or physical placement order modification: court must consider criminal record of certain persons other than the child's parents - SB247

Martial arts instruction provided to a minor for a fee without a license prohibited; background check by DOJ; DRL licensing requirements - AB694

Penalty surcharge revisions; youth diversion grant reductions; transfer of receipts to handgun purchaser checks [A.Sub. Amdt.1: Sec. 174r, 187g, 291r, 293r, 356c-358n, 358t, 359r, 363r, 394r, 415L-q, s-v, w, 437d, 9109 (1p), 9229 (1p), 9429 (2p), (3p)] - AB100

Presentence investigation reports: crime victim or certain family members of crime victims may view under certain conditions - AB669