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WI SB568
WI SB568Creating a task force on missing and murdered African American women and girls. (FE)
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Introduced
10/23/2023
10/23/2023
In Committee
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/15/2024
04/15/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill creates a task force on missing and murdered African American women and girls. The task force must be established by the attorney general and must consist of members who are knowledgeable in crime victims rights or violence protection and who work in a range of relevant positions as specified in the bill. The task force must examine various factors that contribute to violence against African American women and girls and submit to the appropriate standing committees of the legislature by December 15, 2024, a report on actions that can be taken to eliminate violence against African American women and girls. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill creates a task force on missing and murdered African American women and girls. The task force, to be established by the attorney general, will consist of members knowledgeable in crime victims' rights or violence protection, representing various stakeholder groups. The task force will examine the systemic causes of violence against African American women and girls, including data collection and policies that impact this issue. By December 15, 2024, the task force must submit a report to the legislature with proposed policies, practices, and recommendations to eliminate violence against African American women and girls and help victims and communities heal. The task force will terminate after submitting the report or by January 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (44)
Melissa Agard (D)*,
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Jesse James (R)*,
LaTonya Johnson (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Jeff Smith (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Lena Taylor (D)*,
Bob Wirch (D)*,
Clint Anderson (D),
Deb Andraca (D),
David Armstrong (R),
Samba Baldeh (D),
Elijah Behnke (R),
Robert Brooks (R),
Marisabel Cabrera (D),
Sue Conley (D),
Dave Considine (D),
Dora Drake (D),
James Edming (R),
Evan Goyke (D),
Francesca Hong (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Darrin Madison (D),
Gae Magnafici (R),
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D),
Jeff Mursau (R),
LaKeshia Myers (D),
Greta Neubauer (D),
Todd Novak (R),
Jerry O'Connor (R),
Tod Ohnstad (D),
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D),
Lori Palmeri (D),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Michael Schraa (R),
Katrina Shankland (D),
Kristina Shelton (D),
Pat Snyder (R),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Travis Tranel (R),
Robyn Vining (D),
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 04/15/2024)
Taxonomy
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Ethnic Minority and Racial Group Discrimination
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Riots and Crime Control
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb568 | 10/23/2023 |
| SB568 ROCP for Committee on Senate Organization | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/related/records/senate/senate_organization/1788164.pdf | 04/15/2024 |
| SB568 ROCP for Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/related/records/senate/mental_health_substance_abuse_prevention_children_and_families/1783256.pdf | 03/07/2024 |
| Fiscal Note - SB568: Fiscal Estimate From DOJ | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/related/fe/sb568/sb568_doj.pdf | 01/26/2024 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2023/REG/SB568.pdf | 10/23/2023 |
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