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WI SB918
WI SB918Eliminating obsolete provisions regarding the term of a state public defender and the removal of the state public defender (suggested as remedial language by the State Public Defender).
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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Current law specifies the term of office for the state public defender but makes an exception for the term for the state public defender who was in office as of July 1, 1980. This bill removes the obsolete exception. Current law specifies how the state public defender may be removed but makes an exception for the state public defender serving a term commencing prior to July 1, 1980. This bill removes the obsolete exception. For further information, see the NOTES provided by the Law Revision Committee of the Joint Legislative Council.
AI Summary
This bill aims to update Wisconsin law by removing outdated provisions related to the term and removal of the State Public Defender. Specifically, it eliminates an exception that previously applied to the State Public Defender in office as of July 1, 1980, regarding their term length and the process for removal. The State Public Defender is now appointed to serve at the pleasure of the board, meaning they can be removed more readily, and the specific procedures tied to the old term limits are no longer relevant.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Law Revision Committee (Other)
Last Action
Available for scheduling (on 01/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb918 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB918.pdf |
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