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signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 27, 2026

AB 924: Relating to: revising various provisions of the statutes for the purpose of making corrections and reconciling conflicts (Correction Bill).

AB 924 is a technical correction bill that amends 14 specific Wisconsin statutes to fix wording errors and reconcile conflicts in existing laws. It updates provisions related to electric vehicle charging stations for state/local agencies (sections 1, 4), dam removal project costs (section 2), child welfare agency contracts (section 3), and tax increment district rules (sections 7-13). The bill does not create new policies but corrects statutory language to ensure clarity and consistency. It directly affects state agencies, local governments, child welfare providers, and tax district administrators.

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 27, 2026

AB 928: Relating to: required livestock premises activities (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection).

AB 928 amends a state statute to require livestock operations (farms and ranches) to report the type of livestock kept and their operation type using standards from the federal National Animal Identification Plan, where feasible. This change updates existing reporting requirements suggested by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. The bill directly affects livestock premises subject to these reporting rules, aligning state reporting with federal guidelines. It is a procedural amendment to clarify reporting standards, not a new program.

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 27, 2026

AB 933: Relating to: updating references to PI 34 of the administrative code and eliminating an obsolete grandfather provision related to a license to teach industrial arts (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Public Instruction).

AB 933 updates Wisconsin's statutes to correct outdated references to administrative code sections (specifically PI 34) related to teaching licenses. It removes an obsolete 1936 grandfather provision that allowed industrial arts teachers with five years of experience to be considered equivalent to having a bachelor's degree for salary and promotion purposes. The bill directly affects individuals seeking or holding industrial arts teaching licenses by eliminating this outdated requirement. As suggested by the Department of Public Instruction, this is technical remedial legislation to modernize the code, not a substantive policy change.

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 27, 2026

AB 930: Relating to: correcting a cross-reference related to enforcement of regulations applicable to earned wage access service providers (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Financial Institutions).

AB 930 is a procedural bill that corrects a technical error in a statute reference related to regulations for earned wage access service providers. It amends Section 203.02(3) to replace an incorrect citation to "ss. 217.17 and 217.18" with the correct reference "ss. 217.11," ensuring enforcement provisions align with the intended law. This change directly affects how the Division of Financial Institutions enforces regulations for earned wage access providers, but does not alter any substantive rules or create new requirements. The bill was introduced as remedial legislation by the Department of Financial Institutions to fix a clerical mistake in existing law. It is purely technical and has no impact on consumer protections or provider obligations beyond correcting the reference.

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 27, 2026

AB 939: Relating to: eliminating obsolete provisions regarding the term of a state public defender and the removal of the state public defender (suggested as remedial language by the State Public Defender).

AB 939 updates Wisconsin statute to remove outdated language about the state public defender's term and removal process. It eliminates obsolete references to a 1980-era appointment rule, clarifying that the state public defender serves until a successor is appointed (rather than a fixed 5-year term). The bill updates procedures for removal to align with current practice, stating the board may remove the public defender under procedures in section 977.05(2) instead of outdated "for cause" requirements. This is a procedural correction requested by the State Public Defender to modernize the law.

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 27, 2026

AB 929: Relating to: correcting terminology for making additional contributions to the Wisconsin Retirement System; eliminating a social security account maintained in the public employee trust fund and removing a provision regarding liability for state employer social security remittances; and clarifying who may participate in an income continuation insurance plan provided by the Group Insurance Board (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Employee Trust Funds).

AB 929 corrects outdated terminology in Wisconsin's retirement system by clarifying what counts as "additional contributions" (e.g., voluntary payments beyond required employee/employer shares). It eliminates a redundant social security account within the public employee trust fund and updates rules about state liability for employer social security payments. The bill also clarifies eligibility for income continuation insurance plans, removing an age restriction that previously limited participation for some public employees. These changes directly affect Wisconsin public employees, state employers, and the Group Insurance Board.

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 27, 2026

AB 938: Relating to: an optional final hearing by affidavit for the dissolution of a marriage (suggested as remedial legislation by the Office of the Director of State Courts).

AB 938 amends Wisconsin law to require divorcing couples to disclose in their dissolution affidavits whether they were involved in any past domestic abuse cases. Specifically, the affidavit must state if either party was part of pending or completed court cases involving interspousal battery, domestic abuse, or related criminal charges under statutes like 940.60 or 940.61. This change directly affects individuals filing for divorce in Wisconsin who may have prior domestic violence history. The bill adds this disclosure requirement to the affidavit process, aiming to improve court awareness of potential safety risks during divorce proceedings. It does not alter divorce eligibility or timelines but mandates this specific information be included.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 27, 2026

AB 935: Relating to: repealing expired programs within the Department of Veterans Affairs; definition, terminology, and grammatical changes for the Department of Veterans Affairs, mental health services for post-traumatic stress disorder; reporting on rules proposed by the Department of Veterans Affairs; asset calculation for determining eligibility for veterans assistance payments; and deceased veterans’ graves (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Veterans Affairs).

AB 935 updates Wisconsin's veterans affairs statutes by repealing expired programs and making administrative clarifications. It modifies definitions (like "permanently and totally disabled veteran"), updates mental health service reporting requirements for PTSD, and adjusts asset calculations for veterans' assistance payments. The bill also adds new requirements for the Council on Veterans Programs to submit annual reports and mandates the department to post information about depleted uranium exposure benefits online. These changes primarily affect veterans seeking benefits, VA staff managing programs, and the Council on Veterans Programs. The bill focuses on correcting outdated language and improving administrative processes within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Topics ✓ Veterans

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 27, 2026

AB 932: Relating to: fixing a cross-reference in a definition of “violent crime” and updating terminology to reflect changes in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (suggested as remedial language by the Department of Justice).

This bill (AB 932) corrects outdated references to the "Federal Bureau of Investigation" in Wisconsin's criminal code to match current federal terminology used by the FBI's reporting systems. It specifically updates the definition of "violent crime" in statutes related to sentencing and reporting, ensuring alignment with the FBI's "National Incident-Based Reporting System." The changes are purely technical - no new penalties or legal standards are created - and were suggested by the Department of Justice as remedial language. This is a procedural update to maintain consistency in legal references, not a substantive policy change.

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 27, 2026

AB 737: Relating to: financing certain infrastructure by special charge approved by a neighborhood improvement district.

AB 737 allows municipalities to establish neighborhood improvement districts that can impose special property charges to fund infrastructure directly related to residential development within those neighborhoods. Property owners in designated districts would pay these charges, which can be collected in installments over time and included in regular tax bills, rather than requiring delinquency. The bill requires districts to specify exactly which infrastructure projects the funds will support and how charges are calculated per parcel, while allowing exemptions from notice requirements if a single owner holds all properties in the district. This legislation affects local property owners and municipalities by creating a new mechanism for financing neighborhood-specific infrastructure improvements through targeted assessments.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Transportation

signed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 27, 2026

SB 748: Relating to: sales tax exemption certificates for the sale of precious metal bullion. (FE)

SB 748 removes the requirement for sellers to obtain exemption certificates from buyers when selling precious metal bullion. This change directly affects retailers selling bullion and simplifies the sales process by eliminating an administrative step for transactions already exempt from sales tax under existing law. The bill amends tax statutes to clarify that no certificate is needed for these specific exempt sales, streamlining compliance without altering the tax status of bullion purchases.

signed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 27, 2026

SB 78: Relating to: the distribution and labeling of fertilizers and soil or plant additives produced from manure. (FE)

SB 78 modifies labeling and testing rules for fertilizers and soil additives made from manure compost or vermicompost. It allows producers to use "typical analysis" (an average nutrient analysis) instead of the standard "guaranteed analysis" for claims about plant nutrients and beneficial substances on labels. The bill also exempts these compost-based products from a requirement that mixed fertilizers must contain at least 24% combined nitrogen, phosphate, and potash. This simplifies regulatory compliance for producers of compost-derived soil and plant products.

Topics ✗ Environment