Wisconsin Bills

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 347: Relating to: aid for comprehensive school mental health services and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 347 creates a new state grant program to reimburse school districts and charter schools for comprehensive mental health services provided to students. It covers eligible costs like mental health literacy programs, telehealth services, parent training, mental health navigators, and equipment for telehealth, but excludes direct treatment costs or staff salaries for non-mental health roles. Reimbursement is capped at $100,000 per school or $100 per enrolled student annually, with a $83.888 million appropriation for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. The bill directly affects public schools and charter schools by providing funding for in-school and out-of-school mental health support.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 340: Relating to: stipend payments for school social worker interns and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 340 creates a dedicated $2 million annual appropriation for stipend payments to school social worker interns in Wisconsin public schools. It directly affects graduate students enrolled in school social work licensure programs who are placed as interns in public schools under school board governance. The bill establishes that the Department of Public Instruction must provide these stipends starting in the 2026-27 school year, using funds allocated under the new statutory section 20.255(3)(cm). This policy change formalizes funding for intern stipends without altering eligibility requirements for the program.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 344: Relating to: a refundable income tax credit for bicycle purchases and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 344 creates a refundable income tax credit of up to $200 per dependent for bicycle (including electric bicycle) purchases by low-income residents. It directly affects families with dependents whose income does not exceed 200% of the federal poverty line, allowing them to claim the credit against their state income tax or receive a cash payment if the credit exceeds their tax liability. Key provisions require claimants to submit purchase documentation, restrict eligibility to full-year residents, and cap the credit at $200 per dependent annually. The credit applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024, and is funded through a new appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

passed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 111: Relating to: transportation of minors for emergency detention.

This bill's text contains only technical formatting edits (e.g., deleting placeholder text and substituting budget-related language) with no substantive policy provisions described. The provided context does not explain what the bill actually does or how it affects transportation of minors for emergency detention. Without details on policy changes, mechanisms, or affected parties in the text, a factual summary cannot be created. The title mentions "transportation of minors for emergency detention," but the bill text itself appears to relate to biennial funding schedules, not the policy described in the title.

passed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SJR 64: Relating to: supporting the induction of Jack Vainisi into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

This is a symbolic resolution (SJR 64) adopted by the Wisconsin Legislature on June 18, 2025. It expresses the state's support for Jack Vainisi's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The resolution highlights Vainisi's career as a Green Bay Packers scout who helped build championship teams and recruited multiple Hall of Famers. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect but formally recognizes his contributions to football.

passed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 94: Relating to: civil action for injury or damages resulting from riot or vandalism, participation in a riot, prohibiting certain limitations or restrictions on law enforcement responses to riot or vandalism activity, and providing a penalty.

SB 94 creates a new civil cause of action for people injured or whose property was damaged during riots or vandalism. It allows victims to sue not only the person who committed the violent act but also anyone who provided "material support" (like weapons, funds, or equipment) with the intent to help commit the offense. The bill establishes a legal presumption that property damage was a natural consequence of the riot/vandalism, making it easier for victims to recover repair costs and other damages. It also prohibits government officials from restricting law enforcement’s authority to arrest participants or quell such activities. This directly affects victims, perpetrators, material supporters, and law enforcement agencies across the state.

passed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 41: Relating to: school safety grants and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 41 establishes a program to administer school safety grants but removes the original appropriation language, meaning it does not allocate new state funds. The bill specifies how existing or future grant funds would be distributed to schools for safety improvements, such as security systems or emergency protocols. It passed the Senate 18-14 on June 18, 2025, and was referred to the Rules committee for further consideration. This procedural bill focuses on grant administration rules rather than creating new funding.

Topics ✓ Education

passed both · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 179: Relating to: applying the motor vehicle fuel tax supplier’s administrative allowance to diesel fuel, a motor vehicle fuel tax refund for evaporation losses, and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 179 expands an existing tax credit for fuel suppliers to cover diesel fuel, creates a refund for fuel lost to evaporation during storage, and adds new rules for delayed tax payments. It requires fuel distributors to pay taxes electronically if delaying payments to suppliers and may mandate a bond equal to three times their monthly tax liability. The bill directly affects fuel suppliers and distributors handling motor vehicle fuel. It passed the legislature in June 2025 with a 19-13 vote.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 345: Relating to: requiring vehicles to stop for pedestrians at certain intersections and crosswalks.

SB 345 requires drivers to stop for pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter riders, and personal delivery devices (like delivery robots) who have begun crossing at intersections with traffic signals or crosswalks. It clarifies that vehicles must remain stopped until these road users complete crossing, applying to both marked and unmarked crosswalks. The bill specifically amends traffic statutes to include new mobility devices and reinforces existing rules about yielding at signalized intersections. This directly affects drivers operating vehicles at intersections and crosswalks, particularly during green pedestrian signals.

Topics ✓ Transportation

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 333: Relating to: a refundable income tax credit for bicycle purchases and making an appropriation. (FE)

AB 333 creates a refundable tax credit for low-income residents who purchase bicycles (including electric bikes) for their dependents. Eligible claimants - those with family income under 200% of the federal poverty line - can claim up to $200 per dependent annually, based on actual purchase costs. The credit is refundable, meaning unused portions are paid directly by the state via a dedicated appropriation. Claimants must submit proof of purchase with their tax return and meet residency and income requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 265: Relating to: waiver of fees for admission to state parks on Earth Day. (FE)

SB 265 requires Wisconsin state parks to waive all daily admission fees and related charges on April 22 each year to honor Earth Day and its founder, Gaylord Nelson. This policy change directly affects all visitors to state parks on April 22, eliminating the cost of entry for that specific day. The bill creates a new statutory provision (27.01(9)(b)) that automatically applies the fee waiver without requiring additional action. The change affects the Department of Natural Resources, which must implement the waiver for all state parks under its management.

Topics ✓ Environment

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SJR 75: Relating to: recognizing June 2025 as Black Music Month in the state of Wisconsin.

SJR 75 is a symbolic resolution recognizing June 2025 as Black Music Month in Wisconsin. It honors the historical and cultural contributions of Black musicians to American music genres and society, citing figures like Beyoncé, B.B. King, and Quincy Jones. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it solely serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment by the state legislature, with no direct impact on individuals or funding. It was introduced in July 2025 and referred to a committee for review.

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