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Assembly Bill 41

Relating To: permitting an educational agency to refuse to employ or to terminate from employment an unpardoned felon.
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Principal Name Notified Date Communication Date Comments Supporting Documentation  
American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Inc Notified Date 2/10/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/10/2003

Association of Wisconsin School Administrators Notified Date 3/13/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
3/13/2003

Family Research Forum Notified Date 2/13/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
2/13/2003

League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc Notified Date 3/4/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
3/4/2003

Comments
Can this be used to arbitrarily deny work opportunities for ex-offenders whose felonies were well in the past? Will it be used as precedent for other employers to allow a conviction record as a basis for employment discrimination?
Lutheran Office for Public Policy in Wisconsin Notified Date 5/5/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
5/5/2003

Comments
Strongly oppose thinly veiled effort to reduce effectiveness of the fair amployment act, and to discriminate against former felons seeking gainful employment.
Milwaukee Deputy Sheriffs Association Notified Date 4/8/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
4/8/2003

Milwaukee Public Schools Notified Date 4/3/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
4/3/2003

Milwaukee Teachers Education Association Notified Date 2/28/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
2/28/2003

Progressive Wisconsin, Inc. Notified Date 4/2/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
4/2/2003

School District of Janesville Notified Date 3/23/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
3/23/2003

Comments
This legislation is needed for the safety of our children & youth.
State Bar of Wisconsin Notified Date 2/10/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
2/10/2003

Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers Notified Date 4/4/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
4/4/2003

Wisconsin Association of School Boards Inc Notified Date 3/14/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
7/28/2003

None
Report Date
3/14/2003

Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials Notified Date 3/13/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
3/13/2003

Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators Notified Date 3/13/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
3/13/2003

Wisconsin Catholic Conference Notified Date 2/13/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
2/13/2003

Wisconsin Council 40 AFSCME, AFL-CIO Notified Date 2/12/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/12/2003

Wisconsin Council for Administrators of Special Services Notified Date 3/13/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
3/13/2003

Wisconsin Council on Children & Families Notified Date 2/13/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/13/2003

Wisconsin County Police Association Notified Date 4/8/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
4/8/2003

Wisconsin Education Association Council Notified Date 2/12/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
4/25/2003

Other
Report Date
2/12/2003

Comments
For more information contact Bob Burke, WEAC Legislative Program Coordinator, at burkeb@weac.org or 608-298-2354.
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Notified Date 2/10/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
2/10/2003

Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association Notified Date 5/13/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
5/13/2003

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO Notified Date 2/10/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/10/2003

Wisconsin State Council of Carpenters Notified Date 2/16/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/16/2003

Comments
Current Law provides adequate protection for employers.
Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association Inc Notified Date 3/20/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
3/20/2003

Lobbying Efforts

No principal has reported any activity on this bill during the current legislative session.