Wisconsin Bills

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 150: Relating to: requiring the legislature to convene an extraordinary session if an executive order of the president of the United States freezes federal aid to the state.

This bill requires the state legislature to convene an extraordinary session if a U.S. President issues an executive order freezing federal aid to the state. This affects state agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations that receive federal funding. During the extraordinary session, the legislature would consider a bill to estimate the amounts of federal aid lost by these entities. The bill would then provide payments from the state's budget stabilization fund to offset these losses, prioritizing essential services. It also includes provisions for the budget stabilization fund to be reimbursed if the state later receives the previously frozen federal aid.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Karen Kirsch (D) Alex Joers (D) Francesca Hong (D) Tara Johnson (D) Mike Bare (D)

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 120: Relating to: positions for the Office of School Safety. (FE)

AB 120 proposes to increase the staffing of the Office of School Safety, which operates under the Department of Justice. The bill authorizes an additional 14.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions for the department. These new positions, funded by general purpose revenue, would become effective on October 1, 2025. The stated purpose of this increase is to support and enhance school safety initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 13: Relating to: designating the month of March as Endosalpingiosis Awareness Month.

Assembly Joint Resolution 13 designates the month of March as Endosalpingiosis Awareness Month. This resolution aims to increase public awareness and education about Endosalpingiosis, a rare disease primarily affecting women.

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 7: Relating to: proclaiming February 4, 2025, as Transit Equity Day.

Assembly Joint Resolution 7 (AJR 7) designates February 4, 2025, as Transit Equity Day in Wisconsin. This joint resolution aims to recognize the importance of equitable access to public transit for all residents, including people of color, economically disadvantaged individuals, and those with disabilities.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 154: Relating to: requiring the Department of Health Services to seek any necessary waiver to prohibit the purchase of candy or soft drinks with FoodShare benefits. (FE)

Senate Bill 154 requires the Department of Health Services (DHS) to request a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This waiver aims to prohibit the use of FoodShare benefits, also known as the federal food stamp program, for purchasing candy or soft drinks. If the waiver is granted, individuals receiving FoodShare benefits would no longer be able to use them to buy these specific items. The bill mandates that DHS continue to submit this waiver request annually until it is approved.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 234: Relating to: posting the child abuse and neglect reporting hotline in school buildings. (FE)

Senate Bill 234 requires school boards, certain charter schools, and private schools participating in specific programs to post a sign in each school building. This sign must be placed in a conspicuous public area. It will display the telephone number for the local agency responsible for receiving and investigating child abuse and neglect reports.

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 42: Relating to: an advisory referendum on an amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Assembly Joint Resolution 42 (AJR 42) proposes an advisory referendum for Wisconsin voters at the general election in November 2026. This referendum asks voters if Wisconsin's congressional delegation should support, and the state Legislature should ratify, an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The proposed amendment would state that only human beings have constitutional rights, not corporations or other artificial entities. It would also declare that money is not speech, allowing for limitations on political contributions and spending.

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 43: Relating to: congratulating the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse women’s gymnastics team on winning the 2025 National Collegiate Gymnastics Association Championship.

Assembly Joint Resolution 43 congratulates the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse women's gymnastics team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Gymnastics Association Championship. This resolution formally recognizes the team's achievement and individual honors earned by its members.

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 36: Relating to: the right of the people to a clean, safe, and healthy natural environment and to its preservation (first consideration).

Assembly Joint Resolution 36 (AJR 36) proposes to amend the state constitution to establish a fundamental right for all people, including future generations, to a clean, safe, and healthy natural environment. This right would encompass clean water, air, healthy soils, self-sustaining ecosystems, and a safe climate. The bill specifies that these rights are self-executing, cannot be infringed, and would be subject to strict legal review. It also designates the state as a trustee responsible for protecting Wisconsin's natural resources for its citizens. As a "first consideration" bill, it represents the initial step in a multi-stage process to potentially alter the state constitution.

Topics ✓ Environment

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SJR 38: Relating to: an advisory referendum on an amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Senate Joint Resolution 38 proposes an advisory referendum for Wisconsin voters during the November 2026 general election. The referendum asks voters if they support a U.S. Constitutional amendment to address the Citizens United decision. This proposed amendment would state that only human beings are endowed with constitutional rights, not corporations or other artificial entities. It would also declare that money is not speech, allowing for limits on political contributions and spending. The results of this vote would be advisory, intended to guide Wisconsin's congressional delegation and state legislature on supporting and ratifying such an amendment.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SJR 39: Relating to: declaring May 2025 as Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month.

Senate Joint Resolution 39 declares May 2025 as Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month in Wisconsin. The resolution encourages citizens to observe this month to raise awareness among both the general public and medical professionals about these inherited connective tissue disorders.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SJR 37: Relating to: the right of the people to a clean, safe, and healthy natural environment and to its preservation (first consideration).

Senate Joint Resolution 37 (SJR 37) proposes to amend the Wisconsin Constitution by creating a new section that establishes a right to a clean, safe, and healthy natural environment. This constitutional right would apply to all people in the state, including future generations, and specifically mentions clean water, air, healthy soils, and a stable climate. The proposed amendment dictates that these rights shall never be infringed, be subject to strict scrutiny in court, and be protected equitably across all communities. Additionally, it designates the state as a trustee responsible for protecting Wisconsin's natural resources for its citizens.

Topics ✓ Environment

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