Wisconsin Bills

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 229: Relating to: transferring adjudicatory functions for worker’s compensation from the Division of Hearings and Appeals in the Department of Administration to the Department of Workforce Development. (FE)

SB 229 transfers the handling of worker's compensation appeals from the Division of Hearings and Appeals (within the Department of Administration) to the Department of Workforce Development. This change affects workers, employers, and insurers who file or contest compensation claims, as all hearings and decisions will now be processed by the new department. The bill amends over 50 sections of statutes to update references from the old division to the Department of Workforce Development, ensuring consistent application of procedures like appeal processes and evidence rules. The policy change does not alter eligibility rules or benefit amounts - it only shifts administrative responsibility for adjudicating disputes. This is a procedural reorganization, not a substantive change to worker's compensation law.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 256: Relating to: delivery network couriers and transportation network drivers, Department of Financial Institutions’ approval to offer portable benefit accounts, providing for insurance coverage, modifying administrative rules related to accident and sickness insurance, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

SB 256 creates state-approved "portable benefit accounts" for app-based delivery and rideshare drivers (defined as "application-based drivers" earning at least $750 quarterly from one company). It allows drivers to deduct contributions to these accounts from state taxable income while imposing a 10% penalty on distributions used for non-permissible purposes (like non-health expenses). The bill modifies tax code sections to treat these accounts similarly to tax-advantaged savings vehicles and requires Department of Financial Institutions approval for their structure. This directly affects gig workers in delivery and rideshare services who meet the earnings threshold.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 236: Relating to: tampering with telecommunication or electric wires and providing a penalty.

SB 236 is a technical amendment to update the bill's language from "broadband service" to "wireless service" in multiple sections. It does not create new penalties or change existing legal requirements for tampering with telecommunication or electric wires. The bill directly affects how the law references service types in its text, aligning terminology with modern technology. This is a procedural correction with no substantive policy impact, as the bill only adjusts wording in existing legal references. The measure was reported out of committee unanimously but was later laid on the table without further action.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SJR 65: Relating to: congratulating Southwest Wisconsin Technical College for winning the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

This Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 65) is a ceremonial resolution congratulating Southwest Wisconsin Technical College for winning the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. It recognizes the college's national award, which honors its success in student outcomes - particularly for historically underserved groups - and its programs like work-based learning and employer partnerships. The resolution formally commends the college's faculty, staff, students, and community partners for their contributions to Wisconsin's higher education. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new policy or affect any legal obligations.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 95: Relating to: restitution orders following a conviction for human trafficking and restoration of the right to vote to a person barred from voting as a result of a felony conviction. (FE)

SB 95 changes voting rights restoration rules for people with felony convictions by requiring full payment of all financial obligations - including restitution, fines, costs, and fees - before voting rights are restored. For human trafficking convictions (specifically under sections 940.302(2) or 948.051), courts must order immediate restitution payments, with enforcement options like property execution if unpaid. This affects individuals barred from voting due to felony convictions who have completed sentences but still owe financial penalties. The bill updates two statutes to ensure voting rights restoration is tied directly to resolving all court-ordered financial responsibilities.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 71: Relating to: ratification of the Dietitian Licensure Compact. (FE)

Senate Bill 71 ratifies the Dietitian Licensure Compact, a multi-state agreement designed to streamline the licensing process for dietitians. This bill allows licensed dietitians in participating states to practice in other compact member states by obtaining a "compact privilege" instead of a full separate license. It establishes a dietitian licensure compact commission and amends various state statutes to recognize this new privilege, affecting dietitians and their ability to practice across state lines.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 64: Relating to: injuring or killing a police or fire animal and providing a penalty.

SB 64 increases penalties for harming police or fire department animals used in official duties. It creates three escalating offenses: intentional injury causing harm is a Class A misdemeanor, intentional injury causing death is a Class H G felony, and intentional injury causing death is a Class I H felony. The law specifically targets individuals who knowingly harm working animals (like police dogs or fire department horses) while aware of their official role. This directly affects anyone who intentionally harms these animals during their service, with penalties based on the severity of the outcome (injury or death). The bill does not cover accidental harm or animals not performing official duties.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 93: Relating to: recommendation to revoke extended supervision, parole, or probation if a person is charged with a crime. (FE)

SB 93 requires state departments to recommend revoking extended supervision, parole, or probation when a person under those programs is charged with a crime. It directly affects individuals supervised by the department after release from incarceration. The bill mandates this recommendation as a standard step in the process, without altering the existing revocation procedures or hearing requirements. The change applies to criminal charges filed on or after the bill's effective date.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 67: Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Representative Richard A. Flintrop.

AJR 67 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the late Representative Richard A. Flintrop, who served in the Wisconsin Assembly from 1973 to 1983. It formally recognizes his legislative service, including his work on the Children's Code and early LGBTQ+ advocacy, and extends condolences to his family. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely expresses the legislature’s commemoration of his life and public service. This procedural bill affects only the Wisconsin Legislature’s symbolic actions, not any constituents or laws.

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 307: Relating to: the pupil participation limit in the state parental choice program.

AB 307 modifies the calculation method for the pupil participation limit in the state parental choice program. It replaces the previous formula with a new one requiring the limit to equal 10% (0.1) of a school district's enrollment from the prior school year. The bill also removes an existing exemption that allowed certain districts to exceed this limit. This change directly affects school districts participating in the program (excluding eligible districts and 1st-class city districts), limiting the number of students who can use the program each year based on the district's prior enrollment.

Topics ✗ Education

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SJR 66: Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Representative Richard A. Flintrop.

SJR 66 is a resolution honoring the late Representative Richard A. Flintrop, who served in the Wisconsin Assembly from 1973 to 1983. The resolution recognizes his legislative work, including chairing the Education Committee and advancing the Wisconsin Children’s Code, as well as his advocacy for social justice and LGBTQ+ rights. It expresses the Wisconsin Legislature’s tribute to his life, public service, and legacy, extending condolences to his family. This procedural resolution does not create new laws or policies; it solely serves as a formal expression of respect. It was introduced in 2025 and referred to a committee.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 314: Relating to: the pupil participation limit in the state parental choice program.

SB 314 modifies the enrollment cap for Wisconsin's state-funded private school choice program. It replaces the previous calculation method with a new rule setting the pupil participation limit at 10% of a school district's enrollment from the prior school year. This change directly affects all public school districts participating in the program, limiting the number of students they can send to private schools under the state's choice initiative. The bill updates the statute to apply this 10% cap through the 2025-26 school year, as specified in the amended sections.

Topics ✓ Education

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