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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 71: Relating to: school district operating referenda.

AB 71 changes how school districts in Wisconsin can seek voter approval to exceed their standard operating budget limits. It requires school boards to adopt a resolution specifying whether excess funds are for recurring (ongoing) or nonrecurring (one-time) purposes, and limits such resolutions to four years. Voters must approve these requests via referendum, with ballots clearly stating the amount for nonrecurring uses. Crucially, if approved for recurring purposes, the excess amount becomes part of the next year's budget base; for nonrecurring purposes, it does not affect future budget limits. This bill directly affects school districts seeking to fund additional programs beyond their regular budget without voter approval.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables school districts to seek voter-approved funding beyond standard limits with transparency, facilitating increased education funding access through structured referendums.85% confidence
Barbara Dittrich (R) Scott Allen (R) Dan Knodl (R) Cindi Duchow (R) Dave Murphy (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 290: Relating to: local government rules of proceedings and consideration of ordinances or resolutions for which enactment or adoption previously failed. (FE)

SB 290 prevents local governments from using procedural rules to permanently block the reintroduction of ordinances or resolutions that failed to pass previously. It requires village boards, town boards, and city common councils to allow reconsideration of substantially similar proposals after a 2-year waiting period. The bill creates specific statutory provisions (in sections 59.11(4m), 60.20(4), and 61.32(6)) ensuring local governing bodies cannot prohibit such reconsideration within this timeframe. This applies directly to all local government bodies that adopt ordinances or resolutions through formal proceedings.
André Jacque (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 127: Relating to: the duty of a pharmacist to dispense lawfully prescribed drugs and devices. (FE)

AB 127 modifies pharmacy laws regarding the dispensing of lawfully prescribed contraceptives. It allows pharmacists to refuse dispensing for reasons of conscience but requires them to immediately transfer the prescription to another pharmacy at the patient’s direction without delay. This directly affects pharmacists in community and hospital settings who dispense contraceptives, ensuring patients can access their prescribed medication without unnecessary delays. The bill specifies that refusals cannot be based on prescription errors, potential fraud, or drug incompatibility, and clarifies that pharmacists must transfer prescriptions rather than deny service.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnsures patient access to contraceptives by requiring pharmacists to immediately transfer prescriptions if refusing, directly improving healthcare access without delay.95% confidence
Barbara Dittrich (R) Dan Knodl (R) Dave Murphy (R) Shae Sortwell (R) Elijah Behnke (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 303: Relating to: grants for technical colleges to provide mapping data to law enforcement. (FE)

SB 303 creates a grant program to fund technical colleges in developing detailed digital maps of their campus buildings for law enforcement use. These maps must include specific location details like room numbers, floors, and building layouts to help first responders during emergencies, and must work with existing public safety technology without requiring additional software purchases. The Office of School Safety will administer the grants, accepting applications from technical college leaders working with local law enforcement. The bill also requires an annual report tracking grant funding and how the maps are used.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds technical colleges to create law enforcement maps for emergency response, improving first responder efficiency and public safety within criminal justice operations.85% confidence
Steve Nass (R) Jesse James (R) Dan Feyen (R) Van Wanggaard (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 308: Relating to: a grant to assist in the purchase and renovation of an existing facility in the city of Chippewa Falls to provide a 50-bed treatment center to men with substance use disorders. (FE)

SB 308 allocates $1 million in state funding to Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan to purchase and renovate an existing facility in Chippewa Falls. The grant will create a 50-bed treatment center specifically for men with substance use disorders who need recovery services. The bill directs the Department of Administration to award this grant in the 2025-26 fiscal year. It directly affects men in Chippewa Falls seeking substance use treatment by providing a dedicated facility. The key mechanism is the state grant covering facility acquisition and renovation costs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1M state grant for public health treatment center, directly increasing budgetary support for essential services per funding indicators.92% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds 50-bed treatment center for men with substance use disorders, advancing rehabilitation programs to reduce recidivism per criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $1M grant for 50-bed substance use treatment center, directly funding mental health healthcare services for men with disorders.95% confidence
Romaine Quinn (R) Jesse James (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 137: Relating to: the duty of a pharmacist to dispense lawfully prescribed drugs and devices. (FE)

SB 137 requires pharmacists to dispense lawfully prescribed contraceptives and other drugs without delay, unless specific exceptions apply. It defines "absolute contraindication" (a condition making a drug unsafe) and lists valid refusal reasons, such as prescription errors, drug incompatibility, or fraud. If a pharmacist refuses for religious or moral reasons, they must immediately transfer the prescription to another pharmacy without delay. The bill also prohibits pharmacy benefit managers from penalizing pharmacists for dispensing drugs for off-label uses under a valid prescription.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires pharmacists to dispense contraceptives without delay, prevents religious refusal from blocking access, and mandates immediate transfer to another pharmacy, improving patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence
Steve Nass (R) Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 245: Relating to: a pilot school-centered mental health program. (FE)

SB 245 establishes a two-year pilot program for school-centered mental health services at two selected schools (one rural, one urban) to support at-risk students and families. The bill requires participating schools to offer existing behavioral health resources and allow surveys/data sharing, while mandating providers to deliver year-round therapy, family coaching, classroom observations, and community resource connections. Funding from the Department of Health Services covers full-time therapist and family coach positions at these schools, with providers required to report on improvements in students' mental health symptoms, social needs, and academic/social-emotional growth. The pilot aims to evaluate how integrated school-based mental health services impact student well-being and academic outcomes before potential expansion.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes school-centered mental health pilot program with funding for therapy, family coaching, and student support services, directly enhancing student well-being and school-based educational access.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes state-funded mental health pilot in schools, mandating therapy, family coaching, and resource connections for at-risk students, directly advancing mental health services.95% confidence
Patrick Testin (R) Jesse James (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 307: Relating to: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline grants. (FE)

SB 307 creates a new state grant program to fund crisis intervention services for people contacting the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline from within the state. The bill directs the state department to award grants to organizations providing crisis care coordination to individuals who call or text 988. These grants specifically support services for callers who are residents of the state, regardless of where they physically are when contacting the national hotline. The law defines "national crisis hotline" as 988 or its successor under federal law, ensuring state funding aligns with the existing national system.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates state grants for 988 crisis services, directly funding mental health support infrastructure for callers within the state.95% confidence
Jesse James (R) Van Wanggaard (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 82: Relating to: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.

SB 82 prohibits state and local governments from restricting the use or sale of motor vehicles based on their energy source (like gasoline, electric, or hydrogen power). It also bans similar restrictions on other devices that rely on specific energy sources for key functions. The law applies broadly to all government agencies and units, preventing them from enacting policies that target vehicles or devices solely by their power source. The only exception allows governments to maintain their own vehicle purchase policies for their own fleets.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPrevents restrictions on vehicles/devices by energy source, enabling adoption of renewable energy options like electric/hydrogen power.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentPrevents governments from restricting fossil fuel vehicles (e.g., banning gasoline cars), weakening emission reduction efforts and environmental regulations.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits restrictions on vehicle energy sources (electric/hydrogen), enabling broader adoption of sustainable transportation options without government barriers.90% confidence
Romaine Quinn (R) Steve Nass (R) Cory Tomczyk (R) Julian Bradley (R) Dan Feyen (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 204: Relating to: creating a video game production tax credit and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 204 creates a 30% tax credit for video game companies in the state, allowing them to reduce their tax liability by 30% of wages paid for qualifying game development activities. The credit applies to wages paid for developing, producing, or creating video games (excluding gambling platforms, social media tools, political/religious content, or marketing sites) beginning in 2025. Companies can claim the credit against state taxes, with unused portions paid from a new appropriation fund. This directly affects video game developers operating within the state who meet the eligibility criteria.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 30% tax credit funded by new state appropriation, directly allocating budget resources to incentivize video game industry growth.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProvides 30% tax credit for video game development wages, directly funding tech industry growth in a specific sector.95% confidence
Patrick Testin (R) Dan Feyen (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 302: Relating to: performance grants based on improving employment rates for individuals on probation, parole, or extended supervision. (FE)

SB 302 creates a performance-based grant program for regional probation and parole offices, rewarding them with funds when they improve employment rates for individuals on probation, parole, or extended supervision compared to a 2021-2024 baseline. The grant amount is calculated by multiplying the region's improvement in employment rates (for all three supervision categories) by the total number of individuals under supervision and $2,500, but only if the improvement is positive and the region did not experience increased revocations for new crimes. Regional offices must use the funds for employee bonuses, and the department will track and report annually on employment outcomes, recidivism, program changes, and potential cost savings from reduced incarceration.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates state-funded performance grants for probation/parole offices, directly allocating budget resources to improve employment outcomes for supervised individuals.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds probation/parole offices to improve employment rates for supervised individuals, reducing recidivism through rehabilitation-focused incentives95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill incentivizes employment for probation/parole individuals via performance grants, directly advancing employment standards and workforce reintegration.90% confidence
Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R) Eric Wimberger (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 306: Relating to: provision of virtual mental health services for students at certain UW System institutions. (FE)

SB 306 requires the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board to contract with a vendor providing virtual mental health services for students at UW institutions with 30,000 or fewer full-time undergraduate students (based on April 1 enrollment data). The services must complement existing campus mental health resources, extend support beyond regular hours, and include licensed providers with higher education experience. Vendors must have at least five years of experience in student mental health services and submit annual reports on student usage to the board and legislature. This bill directly affects eligible UW students and aims to expand access to virtual mental health support through a structured vendor partnership.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates virtual mental health services for UW students, enhancing student support and access to care, directly advancing educational well-being and institutional resources.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates virtual mental health services for students at UW institutions, expanding access beyond regular hours and complementing existing resources to improve mental health care access.95% confidence
Jesse James (R)
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