Ahead of April referendum on bail, #RepRyanClancy & #SenChrisLarson call for stronger risk-assessment, other approaches on pre-trial detention.
#IsiahHolmes reports.

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/03/17/advocates-push-for-evidence-based-bail-laws-in-wisconsin/

Via #IsiahHolmes: Proposal from #SenDueyStroebel & #RepShaeSortwell would require felons who have finished their sentences to pay outstanding fines, costs, fees, surcharges & restitution before voting again. #SenChrisLarson blasts it as unconstitutional.
https://wisconsinexaminer.com/brief/republicans-push-for-felons-to-pay-fines-before-restoring-right-to-vote/
Via #IsiahHolmes: At hearing, proponents say #Wisconsin constitutional amendment on cash bail is necessary to protect public; critics say it would further tilt justice system against poor.#RepCindiDuchow #SenVanWanggaard #SenChrisLarson #SenLenaTaylor #RepShaeSortwell #RepRyanClancy.
https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/01/11/republicans-push-bail-amendment-but-dont-define-violent-crime/