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WI AB300
A grant program for the purchase of automated registration plate reader systems. (FE)
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Introduced
06/06/2025
06/06/2025
In Committee
06/06/2025
06/06/2025
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 consists of high-speed cameras that capture images of vehicle license plates and convert them into computer-readable data for law enforcement purposes. To be eligible, law enforcement agencies must submit an application to DOJ that includes a detailed plan for how they will use the grant money. The bill specifically requires that at least 50% of the grant funds be awarded to law enforcement agencies in rural areas, which are defined as cities, towns, or villages with fewer than 20,000 residents that are at least 15 miles away from larger population centers. The grant program aims to support public safety and law enforcement efforts by providing agencies with technology that can help track and identify vehicles. Eligible agencies include local police departments, tribal law enforcement, and the Marquette University police department, but not state-level agencies.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (16)
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)*,
Jesse James (R),
Van Wanggaard (R),
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety (on 06/06/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab300 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB300.pdf |
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