11/27/07-A bill in the Senate Judiciary, Corrections and Housing Committee would mandate longer prison terms for the most severe repeat drunken drivers.
Wisconsin law now allows for people with five or more convictions for driving in excess of the legal limit of 0.08 percent face up to three years in prison each time. They also face three years of extended supervision and fines up to $10,000.
Sponsored by Sen. Jim Sullivan, D-Wauwatosa, SB116 would require offenders with at least seven convictions to face up to five years in prison while people convicted 10 or more times would face seven and one-half years in prison. Those convicted also would face five years of extended supervision and $25,000 fines.
For Senate bill status, call (608) 266-1803. In Wisconsin, call 1-800-362-9472.
The Assembly version – AB54 – is in the Assembly Rules Committee.