MADISON – Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) released the following statement after Governor Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 85. AB 85 (SB 93) required the Department of Corrections to recommend revoking a person’s community supervision, parole, or probation if they are charged with a crime while serving their sentence out in the community through one of those release programs.
“Of all the concerns I hear from my constituents, few are as frequent or as heartfelt as their concerns about crime—particularly crimes committed by repeat offenders who are set free almost as quickly as police can arrest them.
“AB 85 was a sensible bill that would have made a real difference by keeping people who are clear, persistent dangers out of communities. It would have deterred crime by sending a clear message that leniency is earned, not owed, and that violating the trust of community supervision will not simply be overlooked.
“This veto is disappointing and frustrating. We should be able to agree that committing a crime while still serving your time should have actual consequences. It’s frustrating beyond words that the status quo will continue as a result of this veto, and innocent children and families in our community will continue to live in fear of being harmed and killed.”
