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WI AB939
WI AB939Eliminating 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
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
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This bill removes outdated language from Wisconsin law concerning the term of office and removal process for the state public defender, who is an attorney appointed to provide legal representation to individuals who cannot afford it. 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 procedure for removal, making the rules for all state public defenders consistent and modernizing the relevant statutes.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Law Revision Committee (Other)
Last Action
Available for scheduling (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab939 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB939.pdf |
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