MADISON, Wis. -- Former Assembly Speaker Scott Jensen was sentenced on Tuesday to 15 months in prison and 45 months of extended supervision for his role in the state Capitol corruption scandal.

VIDEO: Judge Sentences Jensen | VIDEO: Ladwig Speaks At Sentencing | VIDEO: Judge Speaks During Ladwig's Sentencing

The judge also ruled that Jensen must pay an undetermined restitution and he can't enter the Capitol building for five years.

At worst, the other four lawmakers implicated in the probe got time in the county jail, but Jensen is headed to prison, WISC-TV reported.

Jensen must report to prison by 7 a.m. on July 15, WISC-TV reported.

Dane County Judge Steven Ebert told Jensen that using state employees to run Republican legislative campaigns amounted to "little more than common thievery."

He called Jensen's actions a "perversion of the democratic process" and said that he had to send a message to lawmakers that abuse of the public trust can't be tolerated.

Ebert said that Jensen put "political greed" ahead of his oath of office. Ebert said that Jensen had "total culpability" and that he used his power to run illegal campaigns and tried to cover it up his involvement. The judge told Jensen that his idea of representative government is if a person has the money, they'll be represented, WISC-TV reported.

"The abuse of trust cannot be tolerated ... because we expect more of our elected officials," Ebert said.

Jensen didn't address the judge in court and left the courtroom without comment.

His attorney, Stephen Meyer, said that he advised Jensen to remain silent because he expects to appeal. Jensen's attorneys are asking the judge to stay the sentence while the appeal is being heard. Ebert will make that decision at a hearing on July 14.

Jensen and ex-Republican aide Sherry Schultz were both convicted of misconduct charges. He was accused of creating a secret campaign machine using state employees and resources. Jensen stepped down as Assembly speaker after he was charged and gave up his seat after his conviction.

Jensen was found guilty on three felony counts of misconduct in office and on one misdemeanor count of intentional misuse of public position for private benefit.

He faced a maximum sentence of 16 years in prison -- 15 years on the three felony counts, and one year on the misdemeanor count, respectively.

Dane County District Attorney Brian Blanchard has recommended 20 months behind bars, followed by 3½ years of extended supervision, WISC-TV reported.

Jensen is the last of five lawmakers who were charged in 2002 after media reports detailed allegations of legislators using state workers for campaigning.

The other four legislators -- fellow ex-Republican Reps. Steve Foti and Bonnie Ladwig and former Democratic Sens. Brian Burke and Chuck Chvala -- all struck plea agreements with prosecutors to avoid trials.

Burke and Chvala were sentenced to jail time. Foti's deal with prosecutors entailed his pleading to a misdemeanor and the state recommending just 30 days in jail. He has already started a successful career as a lobbyist, WISC-TV reported.

Fellow Ex-Lawmaker Receives Electronic Monitoring

Also on Tuesday, a Dane County judge sentenced former state Rep. Bonnie Ladwig to electronic monitoring for using her position to help collect money for Republican candidates.

Ladwig wept as she told the judge that the past four years have been the worst of her life.

She apologized for her actions, but told Judge Steven Ebert that she didn't realize what she was doing was against the law.

"I always hoped that helping people is what I'd be remembered for, but I'm afraid not now," Ladwig said. "That's because I did wrong and I have no body to blame but myself."

Ebert told Ladwig that she didn't appear to be a greedy person and was a conscientious elected official, but that her actions were an insult to the public and an embarrassment to the state of Wisconsin.

Ladwig will be electronically monitored for 30 days. Ebert also ordered her to pay $4,500 in restitution and fines.

The Racine Republican pleaded guilty in December to a misdemeanor ethics violation. She was charged in 2002 with using her position as assistant majority leader to raise money for the Republican Assembly Committee, a group that campaigns for candidates.

The charge carries a maximum year in jail and $5,000 in fines.

Schultz Sentenced To Probation

The same jury that convicted Jensen also came back with a guilty verdict against Schultz, a former aide to Jensen. She was convicted on a felony misconduct in office charge. Schultz faced up to five years in prison for doing campaign work on state time.

On Tuesday, Schultz was sentenced to five years probation. She will spend four months on electronic monitoring and has been banned from the Capitol during her probation.

Ebert said that he took into consideration the fact that Schultz was following orders from Republican legislative leaders in determining her sentence.

Ebert also ordered Schultz to pay restitution, which he'll determine at a future hearing.

Prosecutors said that Schultz was hired by Foti as a full-time fundraiser.

Overview Of Previous Sentences

Here's a look at how Tuesday's sentences compare to the previous ones handed down.

Former state Sen. Brian Burke was sentenced to six months in jail, an $85,000 fine and restitution for pleading guilty to misconduct in office and obstruction of justice. He's serving his sentence on home detention in Milwaukee.

Former Senate Majority Leader Chuck Chvala was sentenced to nine months in jail and two years probation for pleading guilty to misconduct in office and illegally funneling campaign contributions.

After three months at the Huber facility, Chvala is now serving the remaining six months with electronic monitoring from his home.

Chvala must also pay $75,000 in fines and a still undetermined amount of restitution.

Former Assembly Majority Leader Steve Foti was sentenced to six months in jail with work release privileges, community service, a $1,000 fine, $28,000 of taxpayer funded legal fees and he may have to pay some of Sherry Schultz's salary, which is in excess of $300,000. Foti pled guilty to an ethics violation in January.

NOTE: WISC-TV's Colin Benedict provided behind-the-scenes coverage of the Jensen trial in his new blog.