Wisconsin 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB 318 — Relating to: possession of not more than 10 grams of marijuana.

Last action — Representative Genrich added as a cosponsor

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill reduces the penalty for possessing not more than 10 grams of marijuana from a criminal offense to a forfeiture of $100, and removes the enhanced penalties for subsequent violations involving that amount.

  • 961.41 (3g) (e)

    the person is guilty of a Class I felony for a second or subsequent conviction. → If a person possesses or attempts to possess not more than 10 grams of tetrahydrocannabinols included under s. 961.14 (4) (t), or a controlled substance analog of tetrahydrocannabinols, the person may be subject to a forfeiture of not more than $100.

    This change decriminalizes possession of 10 grams or less of marijuana, replacing jail time with a monetary penalty.

  • 59.54 (25) (a) (intro.)

    may not be prosecuted under this subsection for the same action that is the subject of the complaint unless all of the following occur: → may not be prosecuted under this subsection for the same action that is the subject of the complaint unless the charges are dismissed or the district attorney declines to prosecute the case.

    This modifies the prosecution conditions regarding marijuana possession to ensure a lack of double jeopardy on offenses involving more than 10 grams.

  • 66.0107 (1) (bm)

    the subject of the complaint may not be prosecuted under this paragraph for the same action that is the subject of the complaint unless the charges are dismissed or the district attorney declines to prosecute the case. → the subject of the complaint may not be prosecuted under this paragraph for the same action that is the subject of the complaint unless all of the following occur:

    This aligns the local ordinance penalties for marijuana possession with the modifications made at the state level.

Action History

  1. Representative Genrich added as a cosponsor

  2. Representative Pope added as a cosponsor

  3. Read first time and referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

  4. Introduced by Senators Risser, L. Taylor, Hansen, Johnson and Miller; cosponsored by Representatives Jarchow, Goyke, Brostoff, Bernier, Kitchens, Kooyenga, Schraa, Tittl, Anderson, Berceau, Bowen, Considine, Crowley, Hintz, Kolste, Mason, Sargent, Spreitzer, Subeck, C. Taylor, Zepnick and Kessler

Sponsors

  • Miller · Primary
  • Hansen · Primary
  • LaTonya Johnson · Primary
  • Risser · Primary
  • L. Taylor · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 127 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

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Not signed on (127)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 318?
SB 318 is sponsored by Miller, Hansen, Johnson, LaTonya (Democrat), Risser, and L. Taylor.
What is the current status of SB 318?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 318?
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