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WI AB939
Bill
Status
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Law Revision Committee
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AI Summary
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Removes obsolete statutory language referencing the state public defender who was in office as of July 1, 1980, including exceptions to standard term of office provisions
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Eliminates outdated removal procedures that applied only to public defenders serving 5-year terms commencing prior to July 1, 1980
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Clarifies that the state public defender serves at the pleasure of the board and is subject to removal under standard procedures (s. 17.07)
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Amends Wisconsin Statutes sections 977.03(1), 977.05(1), and 977.05(2) as remedial legislation requested by the State Public Defender
Legislative Description
Eliminating 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).
Last Action
Placed on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
3/16/2026