DE PERE (WLUK) -- Wisconsin legislators are re-introducing a bill that would impose a new fine on anyone convicted of human trafficking, or soliciting prostitutes.
Senator Andre Jacque (R-De Pere), a co-author for the bill, said lawmakers from both sides have already signaled their support.
"The attorney general's office has estimated $1.125 million would be generated and half of that would go to victim advocacy, internet crimes against children, and other investigative efforts," said Jacque.
Like many other victim advocacy groups and organizations around the state, Dawn Spang, the outreach coordinator for Eye Heart World, said she supports the idea.
"Law enforcement has done a great job attacking this issue head on and I think this will just further this consequence for them doing this," Spang said.
Jacque said he's had little push back on the bill, and believes it will pass once it's introduced.
"There may be some people that feel this is too stiff of a fine, but that's the point. It's supposed to make you think and it's supposed to cut into some of that disposable income that you're obviously using when you're paying money for sex," said Jacque.