Assembly Bill 188 proposes an amendment to Wisconsin statute 757.05 (1) (a) regarding the imposition of penalty surcharges on fines or forfeitures for certain violations of state law or local ordinances. Currently, a penalty surcharge of 26 percent is added to the fine or forfeiture amount, and if a fine is suspended, the surcharge is reduced proportionally. The bill expands this provision to include cases where a fine or forfeiture is reduced, ensuring that the penalty surcharge is also reduced in proportion to the reduction of the fine.

The specific legal language being amended includes the insertion of "or reduced" to clarify that the surcharge reduction applies not only to suspended fines but also to reduced fines. This change aims to create a fairer system for individuals facing fines or forfeitures by ensuring that the penalty surcharge reflects any adjustments made to the original fine amount.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 757.05(1)(a), 757.05