AB 679 creates a new permit system for trucks carrying grain, feed, or commercial fertilizer that exceed standard weight limits. It allows vehicles with 6 or more axles to operate at up to 91,000 pounds gross weight on state highways, provided they meet axle weight distribution rules and follow department-specified routes. The bill directly affects agricultural haulers and trucking companies transporting these materials, requiring a $325 permit for such operations. Permits are invalid on interstate highways (except as permitted by federal law) and may be suspended during spring thaw conditions. This bill does not change base weight limits but establishes a regulated pathway for heavier agricultural transport.
AB 596 creates a state matching grant program that allocates $950,000 to provide state funds matching federal per diem payments received by eligible non-state entities. It directly affects organizations or programs receiving federal per diem payments (such as those supporting veterans) by allowing them to access additional state funding. The bill establishes this program under the Veterans Affairs department budget, requiring the state to match federal payments without changing eligibility criteria or adding new requirements for recipients.
AB 597 creates a state matching grant program that provides $25 per day per veteran to eligible housing providers who receive federal per diem payments under 38 USC 2012. It directly affects organizations housing veterans who qualify for federal per diem payments, such as veteran service nonprofits or shelters. The program funds up to 365 days per year per veteran, with quarterly payments based on the previous quarter's housing. Grants are limited to $25/day and require annual applications through the state department.
AB 696 updates licensing requirements for certified public accountants (CPAs) in the state. It requires applicants to complete 150 semester hours of education (including accounting and business coursework) and gain work experience involving accounting, tax, or consulting skills, verified by the Accounting Examining Board. The bill also clarifies that out-of-state CPAs with equivalent licenses can continue practicing without reapplying, as long as they met prior requirements. These changes modify both statute law and administrative rules governing CPA licensure and education standards.
AB 651 updates Wisconsin's worker's compensation law with two key changes. It creates a new requirement for insurers to report suspected fraud (such as false employee classifications) to the department, and establishes procedures for investigating and prosecuting such fraud. The bill also adjusts maximum weekly compensation rates for permanent partial disability injuries, setting specific dollar limits that increase incrementally over time (e.g., $645 for injuries between March 2024-2025, rising to $693 by 2027). These changes directly affect workers receiving benefits, employers paying premiums, and insurers managing claims.
AB 940 repeals two outdated sections of Wisconsin law (238.03(5) and 238.04(15)) that referenced economic development positions no longer in use. The bill, proposed by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation as remedial language, removes these defunct references to clean up the statutes. It does not create new policies or affect any individuals or programs. This is a routine legislative revision to maintain accurate legal language.
AB 936 updates several Wisconsin statutes to align with current federal laws governing workforce and vocational programs. It revises references to the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, Social Security Act, and vehicle safety standards for traveling sales crews. The bill ensures state agencies like the Department of Workforce Development use accurate federal codes when administering programs (e.g., vocational rehabilitation services, migrant labor contractor certifications). It does not change program eligibility, funding, or requirements - only corrects outdated statutory references. This technical update helps maintain compliance with federal regulations.
AB 925 is a procedural correction bill that resolves conflicts between existing Wisconsin statutes and prior laws. It does not create new policies or affect any individuals or organizations - it only ensures that specific statutory provisions (like those in sections 15.08, 25.18, and 440.03) remain valid as interpreted by earlier laws (e.g., 2021 Act 23, 2023 Act 87), preventing accidental repeal. The bill explicitly states that multiple statutory treatments "stand" without being repealed by subsequent legislation. As a technical correction measure, it has no substantive policy impact and solely maintains legal clarity in the statute book.
AB 926 is a correction bill that fixes minor, nonsubstantive errors in existing Wisconsin statutes. It corrects obvious typographical, grammatical, or formatting mistakes across multiple statutes (such as clarifying "level A release, as a member" instead of "level A release as a member" or fixing "jurisdiction over highways" instead of "jurisdiction of highways"). The bill directly affects the statutes themselves, not people or organizations, by ensuring consistent and clear language. It does not create new policies or change legal requirements - only correcting technical errors to prevent confusion in the law.
AB 931 updates Wisconsin's healthcare statutes by changing the term "advanced practice nurse prescriber" to "advanced practice registered nurse" in multiple sections, aligning with current professional standards. It provides a $50,000 grant to HealthNet of Rock County, Inc., a local health organization. The bill also clarifies that local health boards may employ public health nurses to lead generalized public health nursing programs. These changes affect advanced practice nurses, local health departments, and organizations like HealthNet by standardizing terminology and funding. The bill takes effect September 1, 2026.
AB 934 repeals outdated tax code provisions and clarifies definitions in Wisconsin's tax law. It eliminates the "relative" definition for lottery eligibility, adjusts the definition of taxable property in tax incremental districts, and removes a specific surcharge adjustment for certain businesses. The bill directly affects businesses subject to the economic development surcharge and taxpayers using lottery-related tax credits. These changes are technical amendments to correct inconsistencies in current tax code provisions, as requested by the Department of Revenue.
AB 927 is a technical correction bill that renumbers statutes and updates cross-references in Wisconsin's legal code to resolve numbering conflicts. It does not change any substantive laws or policies - it only adjusts statute numbers (e.g., changing references from "19.36(14)" to "19.36(15)") and updates related references in other statutes. This bill directly affects the state's legal code, not citizens or organizations. It is purely administrative, prepared by the Legislative Reference Bureau to ensure consistency in the statutes.
