Scott Allen, Wisconsin State Representative for 82nd District | Facebook
Scott Allen, Wisconsin State Representative for 82nd District | Facebook
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "theft crimes and providing a penalty. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill amends statutes related to theft crimes by allowing the aggregation of the value of property or merchandise stolen during multiple violations committed by the same individual within a six-month period. This means if a person commits more than one theft or retail theft offense during this timeframe, the value of the stolen items can be combined, and the offenses may be prosecuted as one crime. Consequently, the penalty will be determined based on the total aggregated value of the items stolen. Additionally, the bill stipulates that any such combined violations can be prosecuted in any county where one of the offenses occurred, granting exclusive jurisdiction to the prosecutor in that location. These provisions aim to ensure that repeat offenders face appropriate charges based on the cumulative impact of their actions.
The bill was co-authored by Senator André Jacque (Republican-1st District), Representative Elijah R. Behnke (Republican-6th District), Representative Bob G. Donovan (Republican-61st District), Representative Benjamin Franklin (Republican-88th District), Representative Joy L. Goeben (Republican-5th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican-19th District), Senator Rob Hutton (Republican-5th District), and Senator Steve L. Nass (Republican-11th District), along 14 other co-sponsors.
Scott Allen has co-authored or authored another 26 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Allen graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1989 with a BA.
Allen, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 82nd Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Chuck Wichgers.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB89 | 02/28/2025 | Theft crimes and providing a penalty. (FE) |
| AB86 | 02/28/2025 | Imposing the penalty of life imprisonment for the crime of child trafficking and providing a penalty. (FE) |
| AB84 | 02/28/2025 | Prostitution crime surcharge and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| AB81 | 02/28/2025 | Excluding expenditures funded by referenda from shared costs for the purpose of determining equalization aid for school districts. (FE) |
| AB69 | 02/24/2025 | The sales and use tax exemption for electricity and natural gas sold for residential use. (FE) |
| AB67 | 02/24/2025 | Venue for actions in which there is a governmental party |
| AB65 | 02/24/2025 | Entering certain places with intent to commit battery and providing a penalty |
| AB60 | 02/24/2025 | Referendum questions for certain referenda that affect property taxes. (FE) |
| AB55 | 02/24/2025 | Possession of a firearm on school grounds by school employees and fees for licenses to carry a concealed weapon. (FE) |
| AB40 | 02/17/2025 | School safety grants and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| AB39 | 02/17/2025 | Requiring state employees to perform their work at the offices of their employer |
| AB37 | 02/17/2025 | Personalized registration plate fees for gold star family special registration plates. (FE) |
| AB20 | 02/06/2025 | Allowing certain married persons to claim the earned income tax credit when filing a separate return. (FE) |
| AB19 | 02/06/2025 | Increased penalties for crimes against adults at risk; restraining orders for adults at risk; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an adult at risk; sexual assault of an adult at risk; and providing a penalty |
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