Wisconsin Bills

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 267: Relating to: waiver of fees for admission to state parks on Earth Day. (FE)

AB 267 requires Wisconsin state parks to waive all daily admission fees (including any issuing fees) on April 22 each year, commemorating Earth Day and its founder, Gaylord Nelson. This policy directly affects all visitors to Wisconsin state parks on April 22, making entry free on that specific date. The bill creates a new statutory provision (27.01(9)(b)) that mandates this automatic fee waiver annually. It does not change existing fee structures outside of Earth Day or create new funding obligations.

Karen Kirsch (D) Maureen McCarville (D) Alex Joers (D) Francesca Hong (D) Tara Johnson (D)

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 402: Relating to: designating the bacterium Lactococcus lactis as the Wisconsin state microbe.

SB 402 designates *Lactococcus lactis* (a bacterium used in dairy fermentation) as Wisconsin’s official state microbe. The bill amends Wisconsin statutes to add this designation to the list of state symbols included in the Wisconsin Blue Book, alongside items like the state song, bird, and tree. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or people - only formally recognizes this microbe as a symbolic representation of Wisconsin. This is a ceremonial measure, consistent with similar bills naming state symbols.

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 81: Relating to: urging the immediate and unconditional release of documents, files, and records related to Jeffrey Epstein.

AJR 81 is a Wisconsin legislative resolution urging federal authorities to immediately release all unredacted documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities, including sealed court records and investigative files. It specifically calls for transparency about Epstein's network, which allegedly involved influential individuals across politics and other sectors, while allowing limited redactions only to protect ongoing cases or victim identities. The resolution directs Wisconsin's state officials to send this request to the U.S. President, Attorney General, FBI Director, and Wisconsin's federal lawmakers. As a non-binding resolution (not a law), it does not mandate policy changes but formally advocates for public access to Epstein-related records to promote accountability.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SJR 79: Relating to: urging the immediate and unconditional release of documents, files, and records related to Jeffrey Epstein.

SJR 79 is a non-binding resolution passed by the Wisconsin legislature urging federal authorities to release all unsealed documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. It specifically calls for the immediate, unconditional release of investigative files and court records - except for narrow redactions needed to protect ongoing prosecutions or victim identities. The resolution directs Wisconsin's congressional delegation and federal officials (including the President, Attorney General, and FBI Director) to act on this request. It does not create new law but emphasizes public transparency regarding Epstein's network and the need to hold implicated individuals accountable.

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 400: Relating to: a civil cause of action for a minor injured by a gender transition procedure.

AB 400 proposes creating a new civil lawsuit option for minors under 18 who suffer injury during gender transition medical procedures. It directly affects minors receiving such care and the healthcare providers performing them. The bill establishes a legal cause of action allowing affected minors to seek compensation through civil court for injuries linked to these procedures. This is a substantive policy change focused on legal recourse, not on restricting medical care. The bill is currently in the Judiciary Committee for review after its August 2025 introduction.

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 407: Relating to: reporting of sex and fetal anomaly following induced abortion.

AB 407 requires healthcare providers performing induced abortions to report the biological sex of the fetus and any birth defects or abnormalities following the procedure. This directly affects clinics and hospitals that provide abortion services, mandating new data collection for each case. The bill establishes specific reporting requirements for these two details as part of standard medical documentation. It focuses on gathering health data without changing abortion access or procedures.

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 18: Relating to: fee waivers for state park vehicle admission receipts to pupils with Every Kid Outdoors passes. (FE)

AB 18 creates a fee waiver for Wisconsin state park vehicle admissions for parents or guardians of 4th graders who hold a valid federal Every Kid Outdoors pass. The bill requires vehicle owners to show proof of the child’s pass and their own ownership as a parent/guardian. It waives all fees (including issuing fees) for vehicles with Wisconsin plates, excluding motor buses. This directly affects Wisconsin families with 4th graders who qualify for the federal pass. The policy change simplifies access to state parks for eligible families by removing vehicle admission costs.

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 391: Relating to: the per pupil adjustment for school district revenue limits. (FE)

AB 391 modifies the formula used to calculate per-pupil funding adjustments for Wisconsin school districts within state revenue limits. It directly affects all public school districts by changing how their allowable budgets are determined based on student enrollment. The bill would adjust the calculation method for the "per pupil adjustment" component, impacting district funding levels. Currently pending in the Education Committee after introduction and receipt of a fiscal estimate.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 321: Relating to: adopting gender-neutral terminology and incorporating gender-neutral marriage and parentage rights. (FE)

SB 321 updates legal language across numerous statutes to use gender-neutral terms, replacing references like "husband and wife" with "spouses" or "parents." It directly affects marriage, family, and parental rights by ensuring laws apply equally regardless of gender identity. Key provisions include amending provisions related to fishing licenses, marriage certificates, adoption, and child custody to remove gender-specific language. The bill makes no new policy changes but aligns existing legal terminology with inclusive language. This affects all residents covered by the amended statutes, including same-sex couples and non-binary individuals.

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 314: Relating to: adopting gender-neutral terminology and incorporating gender-neutral marriage and parentage rights. (FE)

AB 314 updates state statutes to replace gendered terms like "husband and wife" with gender-neutral language across numerous legal provisions. The bill specifically amends fishing license statutes (such as 29.219(4), 29.228(5), and 29.228(6)) to use inclusive terms like "spouses" instead of gendered language. It also makes similar changes to marriage and parentage rights throughout the statutes. The bill does not create new rights but ensures consistent gender-neutral terminology in existing legal language. This affects how state agencies and legal documents refer to family relationships in multiple areas of law.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 75: Relating to: venue for actions in which there is a governmental party.

SB 75 creates a process for randomly assigning court venue in lawsuits where a government entity (such as a state official, agency, or legislative body) is a party. If filed in a first or second-class city, any party can request this random assignment within 5 days of filing or service, triggering a clerk to randomly select another circuit court. Once assigned, the venue is final and cannot be changed, and a fee applies for this option. The bill directly affects lawsuits involving government defendants or intervenors in specific cities, altering standard venue rules for these cases.

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 304: 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)

AB 304 provides $1 million in state funding to Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan for renovating an existing facility in Chippewa Falls to create a 50-bed treatment center specifically for men with substance use disorders. The grant will cover costs for purchasing and remodeling the Libertas Treatment Center to provide recovery services. This bill directly affects men in Chippewa Falls seeking treatment for substance use disorders and the organization operating the facility. The legislation authorizes the Department of Administration to disburse the funds in the 2025-26 fiscal year.

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