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WI SB299
A grant program for the purchase of automated registration plate reader systems. (FE)
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Introduced
05/30/2025
05/30/2025
In Committee
05/30/2025
05/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes a grant program, administered by the Department of Justice, that provides grants to law enforcement agencies to purchase automated registration plate reader systems. Under the bill, to be eligible for a grant, a law enforcement agency must apply for a grant and include in the application a proposed plan of expenditure of the grant moneys. The bill requires DOJ to ensure that at least 50 percent of the grant moneys awarded under the program are awarded to law enforcement agencies located in rural areas. For further information see the state and local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a grant program administered by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to help law enforcement agencies purchase automated registration plate reader (ALPR) systems. An ALPR system is defined as high-speed cameras that convert vehicle registration plate images into computer-readable data. To be eligible, law enforcement agencies must submit an application that includes a detailed plan for spending the grant money. Importantly, the bill requires that at least 50 percent of the grant funds be awarded to agencies in rural areas, which are defined as cities, towns, or villages with fewer than 20,000 residents and located at least 15 miles from larger population centers. The grant program is specifically designed to support public safety and law enforcement efforts by helping agencies acquire technology that can assist in crime detection and prevention. The bill broadly defines law enforcement agencies to include local police departments, tribal law enforcement, and even the Marquette University police department, but explicitly excludes state-level agencies.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (16)
Jesse James (R)*,
Van Wanggaard (R)*,
Lindee Brill (R),
Calvin Callahan (R),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Robert Donovan (R),
Dean Kaufert (R),
Joel Kitchens (R),
Paul Melotik (R),
Dave Murphy (R),
Jeff Mursau (R),
Todd Novak (R),
William Penterman (R),
Jim Piwowarczyk (R),
Chuck Wichgers (R),
Robert Wittke (R),
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety (on 05/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb299 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB299.pdf |
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