Wisconsin Bills

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 320: Relating to: grants for LGBTQIA+ rights training for school counselors and school social workers and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 320 creates $2 million in annual state funding for grants to school boards to provide LGBTQIA+ rights training for school counselors and social workers. The bill requires the Department of Public Instruction to award these grants for training programs developed or approved by the department. It directly affects school counselors, social workers, and school boards across the state, with the training focusing on supporting LGBTQIA+ students. The legislation specifies that "LGBTQIA+" includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and other nonheterosexual or noncisgender identities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 334: Relating to: designating the monarch butterfly as the state butterfly.

SB 334 designates the monarch butterfly as Wisconsin's official state butterfly. It adds a new section (1.10(3)(w)) to state statutes declaring this designation and amends another section (1.10(4)) to include "butterfly" in the list of symbols featured in the Wisconsin Blue Book. The bill directly affects state symbolism by formally recognizing the monarch butterfly alongside existing symbols like the state bird and flower. This is a procedural, non-regulatory change with no funding or policy impacts, solely updating official state identifiers.

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 71: Relating to: honoring Jerry Apps for his contributions to Wisconsin’s heritage.

This joint resolution (AJR 71) is a ceremonial honor recognizing Jerry Apps for his decades-long contributions to Wisconsin's heritage. It specifically acknowledges his work as a 4-H advocate, UW-Madison professor, author of over 50 books on Wisconsin history and rural life, and recipient of numerous awards. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely serves to formally honor his legacy through legislative recognition. It was introduced by multiple legislators and referred to the Rules Committee.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 322: Relating to: a Department of Children and Families program to make payments to child care programs, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 322 creates a new Child Care Quality Improvement Program within the Department of Children and Families. It provides $221 million in annual funding (for 2025-26) to make monthly payments and per-child payments to certified child care providers, licensed child care centers, and school-based child care programs. The bill establishes rules for eligibility, payment amounts, and how funds must be used, while repealing outdated sections of law related to child care funding. The program is funded through specific appropriations in the state budget, with rules to be developed by the Department of Children and Families.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 69: Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Representative Terrence A. “Terry” Willkom.

AJR 69 is a commemorative joint resolution honoring the late Wisconsin State Representative Terrence A. "Terry" Willkom, who died in 2025. The resolution formally recognizes his public service in the Wisconsin Assembly (1971-1976), including his role as majority leader, and his personal legacy, while extending condolences to his family. As a ceremonial measure, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 338: Relating to: enforcement of the federal Help America Vote Act.

SB 338 modifies Wisconsin election law to strengthen enforcement of the federal Help America Vote Act. It requires election commissions to process complaints about voting system violations within strict timelines (5 business days to acknowledge, 89 days for final decisions) and hold open hearings with recorded proceedings. The bill mandates uniform, non-discriminatory investigation of all complaints and prohibits dismissing cases simply because a complaint alleges a violation by the commission itself. If a complaint is valid, the commission must take corrective action, and complainants can appeal dismissals to court. This directly affects voters, election officials, and organizations filing voting-related complaints.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 350: Relating to: school mental health and pupil wellness aid and making an appropriation.

SB 350 creates state funding to help schools increase mental health staff. Starting in the 2026-27 school year, school districts, charter schools, and participating private schools can receive 50% reimbursement for additional spending on counselors, social workers, psychologists, and nurses compared to the prior year. The bill adds $16.5 million for 2025-26 and $18 million for 2026-27 to this program. This directly supports schools seeking to expand mental health services for students.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 328: Relating to: a requirement for fair organizations that seek state aid.

SB 328 requires county fairs, agricultural societies, and similar organizations seeking state aid to submit two annual reports. Within 30 days after each fair, they must file an itemized statement confirming all gambling devices, alcohol sales (except fermented malt beverages and wine), and "immoral exhibitions" were prohibited at the event. By January 31 each year, they must also submit a finance report detailing receipts, disbursements, attendance, and other required data. State aid payments are tied to the timely submission of these reports. This bill directly affects fair organizers receiving state funding by establishing specific reporting obligations.

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 68: Relating to: honoring Anna Mae Robertson for her extraordinary achievements and service to our nation.

AJR 68 is a symbolic resolution honoring Anna Mae Robertson, a Milwaukee resident and member of the historic 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (Six Triple Eight) during World War II. It recognizes her service in clearing a 17-million-piece mail backlog overseas in 1945 and her later contributions as a nurse and community member. The resolution, introduced by multiple Wisconsin legislators, formally commends her legacy and extends condolences to her family. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy - it solely serves to commemorate her service through legislative recognition.

Topics ✓ Veterans

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SJR 67: Relating to: honoring Anna Mae Robertson for her extraordinary achievements and service to our nation.

SJR 67 is a resolution honoring Anna Mae Robertson, a Milwaukee resident and member of the historic 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (the "Six Triple Eight") during World War II. It recognizes her service in clearing a 17-million-piece mail backlog in England in 1945, her post-war work as a nurse's aide in Milwaukee, and her legacy as one of the last surviving members of the all-Black, all-female battalion. The resolution formally acknowledges her contributions, extends condolences to her family following her death at age 101, and commemorates her recognition with service medals and the Congressional Gold Medal in 2025.

Topics ✓ Veterans

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 323: Relating to: ratification of the Cosmetology Licensure Compact. (FE)

AB 323 ratifies the Cosmetology Licensure Compact, an agreement between states to recognize each other's licenses. It allows cosmetologists, aestheticians, and manicurists licensed in another participating state to practice in this state without obtaining a new license, provided they hold a valid "multistate license" from a compact member. The bill amends licensing laws to explicitly permit using such out-of-state licenses (e.g., in sections 454.04(1)(a)2, 454.04(2)(a)) and defines key terms like "multistate license" and "compact." This directly affects licensed professionals seeking to work across state lines within the compact.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 363: Relating to: allowing certified child care operators to provide care to up to six children. (FE)

SB 363 allows certified child care operators to provide care for up to six children under age 7 without needing a full child care center license. This directly affects certified home-based providers who currently face licensing requirements for caring for four or more young children. The bill creates a new exception in state law, permitting certified operators to care for six children regardless of family relationship, with adjusted limits if three or more children are under age 2 (e.g., caring for three children under 2 allows a total of five children). It reduces regulatory barriers for small-scale, certified providers while maintaining safety thresholds based on children's ages. The change modifies existing licensing rules under Wisconsin statutes to expand permitted care capacity.

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