Democrat Louis Molepske, the state Assembly Representative from Stevens Point, gets my “Sconnie of the Week” award today — and deservedly so. It’s these little quirks in Wisconsinites that make the snow, the sleet and the cold all worthwhile.

Molepske’s Sconnie cred was on full display this afternoon when, in an interview with me on some legislation he’s drafting, he referred to a Chicago native as being “from Down South.” It made my day, because I do the same damn thing.

If you’re interested, Molepske is drafting a bill that would create more uniformity between the state’s drunken driving laws and drunken sporting laws. The DUI reform recently signed into law was a good step in tightening down on a flagrant problem, but Molepske wants to close what’s basically a blatant loophole.

If you’re convicted of DUI in Wisconsin, you’re written a traffic ticket — the first time. On second and subsequent offenses, you’ll face mounting misdemeanor and then felony charges, along with growing jail or prison sentences.

However, right now, if you’re caught driving a boat, a snowmobile or an ATV, even if you’re so drunk you can hardly sit upright, it’s just a ticket — every time. Those tickets are not counted against your driving record, they won’t get your driver’s license suspended and they don’t stop anyone from offending again.

Molepske wants to change that. Watch for this bill.