The drumbeat for safer streets in Wisconsin has translated into legislative action as a bill targeting reckless driving offenses gains traction. The Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, in a move bringing together both sides of the aisle, has voted to push forward AB 078 / SB 65—a bill aimed at the impoundment of vehicles tied to specific reckless driving incidents. Municipalities across the state, including Milwaukee, could see a significant uptick in their ability to rein in such dangerous behavior.
The support for the bill is not narrow in scope; it reflects a collective response to an issue that has been a thorn in the community's side. In a bid for an even more secure environment, the Milwaukee Common Council has been stalwart backers of this bill, calling on state officials to come together, to align in purpose, for the common good. With AB 078 / SB 65 having cleared the Senate Committee, anticipation builds around the upcoming full Senate vote and the eventual decision that lies on the Governor's desk.
The road to this legislative juncture has been paved with the dedication of lawmakers such as Senator Wanggaard, James, Wimberger, Jacque, Hutton, Drake, and Johnson. In the statement obtained by the City of Milwaukee, full appreciation was extended to these senators for their "continued commitment to make communities safer across Wisconsin." As the bill moves to the Senate floor, attention now turns to Governor Evers to support this push for safer roads.
