Wisconsin 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Introduced 7 R cosponsors

AB 88 — Relating to: crimes subject to a mandatory minimum sentence. (FE)

Last action — Senator Craig added as a cosponsor

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

In plain language

This bill increases mandatory minimum sentences for certain violent crimes.

The bill raises the mandatory minimum sentence for specific violent crimes to five years for repeat offenders. It adds multiple crimes to those subject to this longer sentence requirement.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you have a criminal record related to serious violent crimes, this bill may lead to longer mandatory sentences for future offenses.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill increases the mandatory minimum sentence for certain repeat serious violent crimes from three and a half years to five years and adds additional crimes to the category of serious violent crimes.

  • Wis. Stat. § 939.619(1)

    940.02, 940.03, 940.05 → 940.02,940.03 or, 940.05

    The definition of 'serious violent crime' now includes '940.03' as a separate entry.

  • Wis. Stat. § 939.619(2)

    3 → 5

    The minimum term of confinement for repeat serious violent crimes is increased from 3 years and 6 months to 5 years.

  • Wis. Stat. § 939.619(1)

    first-degree or second-degree reckless homicide, homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle or firearm, aggravated battery, mayhem, taking hostages, kidnapping, causing death by tampering with household products, arson of buildings or damage by explosives, carjacking, armed robbery, robbery of a financial institution, physical abuse of a child, child abduction, and child trafficking.

    Several additional crimes are added to the list of offenses that would trigger a mandatory minimum sentence for repeat offenders.

Action History

  1. Senator Craig added as a cosponsor

  2. Representative Brandtjen added as a coauthor

  3. Executive action taken

  4. Assembly Amendment 1 offered by Representative Goyke

  5. Fiscal estimate received

  6. Public hearing held

  7. Fiscal estimate received

  8. Fiscal estimate received

  9. Fiscal estimate received

  10. Fiscal estimate received

  11. Read first time and referred to Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety

  12. Introduced by Representatives Sanfelippo, Kleefisch, Murphy, Duchow, Tusler, Gannon, Edming, Ott, Spiros, Allen, Kremer, Tittl, Skowronski and E. Brooks; cosponsored by Senators Vukmir, Darling, Nass and Feyen

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14 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (14)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (118)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors AB 88?
AB 88 is sponsored by Kleefisch, Spiros, John (Republican), Sanfelippo, Kremer, Skowronski, Murphy, David (Republican), Duchow, Cindi (Republican), Gannon, Tusler, Ron (Republican), Edming, Tittl, Paul (Republican), Allen, Scott (Republican), Ott, and Brooks, Robert (Republican).
What is the current status of AB 88?
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.
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