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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SJR 90: Relating to: proclaiming January as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month in the state of Wisconsin.

SJR 90 is a symbolic resolution that declares January as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month in Wisconsin. It aims to increase public awareness about human trafficking, which the resolution describes as modern-day slavery targeting vulnerable groups like youth (with an average victim age of 12-15), people with disabilities, and those disconnected from support networks. The resolution emphasizes statewide recognition of trafficking in all 72 counties and encourages education to identify victims and support prevention efforts. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or allocate funding but serves as a formal statement of the state's commitment to addressing human trafficking.
Brad Pfaff (D) Jodi Habush Sinykin (D) Mark Spreitzer (D) Chris Larson (D) Dianne Hesselbein (D)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 175: Relating to: requiring periodic inspections of parking structures.

AB 175 requires owners of parking structures to hire a licensed engineer for a structural safety inspection at least once every five years, starting from the bill's effective date. Owners must submit inspection reports to their local government agency (like a city or county) and face penalties for missing deadlines, including $200 per month in fines and potential closure after 12 months. The law directly affects all parking structure owners statewide, ensuring ongoing safety checks to prevent structural failures. It does not apply to inspections already required under other existing statutes. Violations trigger mandatory reporting to state authorities and may lead to temporary closure of un-inspected structures.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires structural safety inspections for parking structures to prevent failures, directly enhancing transportation infrastructure safety.95% confidence
Karen Kirsch (D) Barbara Dittrich (R) Alex Joers (D) Francesca Hong (D) Jessie Rodriguez (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 428: Relating to: county public works notice and competitive bidding thresholds. (FE)

SB 428 raises county public works bidding and notice thresholds in Wisconsin. It increases the bidding threshold from $25,000 to $50,000 for competitive bidding and the notice threshold from $5,000 to $10,000 for public notice requirements. The bill also creates an automatic inflation adjustment: every 5 years, these thresholds will increase based on the U.S. consumer price index, rounded to the nearest $1,000. This affects counties and contractors handling public construction projects, requiring them to follow these updated cost-based bidding rules for most projects over the new thresholds.
Cory Tomczyk (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 243: Relating to: regulation of amusement rides located at campgrounds. (FE)

AB 243 exempts certain amusement rides at campgrounds from specific safety regulations. It directly affects campground operators who install rides meeting manufacturer standards. The bill creates a new exemption (statute 101.05(7)) stating that three existing safety sections (101.02(15), 101.12(1), and 101.17(1)) do not apply to rides installed per manufacturer guidelines at campgrounds licensed under section 97.67. This changes regulatory requirements for these specific rides without altering broader safety rules.
Dan Knodl (R) Calvin Callahan (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 156: Relating to: requiring first responders to be trained to administer epinephrine delivery systems. (FE)

SB 156 requires specific first responders - including emergency medical personnel, firefighters, law enforcement officers, correctional officers, and conservation wardens - to complete training on recognizing severe allergic reactions, safely storing and administering epinephrine delivery systems, and following up after use. The bill mandates that all covered first responders must have an epinephrine system available during duty hours. It also directs the department to compile and maintain a list of approved training organizations and may distribute epinephrine systems using existing funds. This law directly affects over a dozen public safety roles by standardizing emergency allergy response protocols.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates first responders to administer epinephrine for severe allergies, improving emergency medical response and patient access to critical care during allergic reactions.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates safety training and equipment for first responders, directly improving workplace safety standards for workers in high-risk roles.95% confidence
Patrick Testin (R) Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R) André Jacque (R) LaTonya Johnson (D)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 191: Relating to: requiring a subpoena to a law enforcement officer or tribal law enforcement officer served in official capacity to be served at the officer’s work address.

AB 191 requires that subpoenas directed at law enforcement officers or tribal law enforcement officers serving in their official capacity must be delivered only to the officer's work address, not their personal residence. This applies to all such officers as defined in existing statutes (including tribal officers under Section 165.85(2)(g)). The bill specifies three acceptable service methods: handing the subpoena to the officer, giving them a copy, or leaving a copy at their work address. It does not change the officers' duties or responsibilities but modifies the procedural requirement for subpoena delivery. This is a procedural rule affecting how legal process is served to these officers during official duties.
Barbara Dittrich (R) Dave Murphy (R) Dave Armstrong (R) Jerry O'Connor (R) Jeff Mursau (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 34: Relating to: court-issued criminal complaints in officer-involved deaths.

AB 34 prevents courts from allowing criminal complaints against law enforcement officers in officer-involved deaths when a district attorney has already determined there is no basis for prosecution. The bill requires that courts and judges cannot issue complaints unless "new or unused evidence" is presented, effectively barring judicial override of a district attorney's initial decision. This directly affects law enforcement officers involved in such deaths and the legal process for pursuing criminal charges against them. The law applies to cases defined under statute 175.47 (1) (c), limiting judicial action based on a district attorney's prior assessment.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts judicial review of DA decisions in officer-involved deaths, weakening oversight of law enforcement by preventing court override without new evidence.95% confidence
Barbara Dittrich (R) Cindi Duchow (R) Dave Murphy (R) Clint Moses (R) Dave Armstrong (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 278: Relating to: grants to law enforcement agencies for data-sharing platforms.

AB 278 creates a grant program for law enforcement agencies to purchase data-sharing platforms that integrate real-time data from multiple systems, eliminate duplicate records, and provide secure, customizable search and analytics tools. The bill specifies that platforms must meet 11 detailed requirements, including secure access controls, compatibility with existing systems, compliance with data security standards, and retention of agency data ownership. The Department of Justice will award grants using up to $2 million annually from state funds to support this initiative. This bill directly affects local and state law enforcement agencies seeking to upgrade their data-sharing capabilities.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state grant program funding law enforcement data platforms, directly increasing government spending on public safety technology per bill's grant allocation structure.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds law enforcement data-sharing platforms through grants, directly supporting operational efficiency in criminal justice systems per bill's grant program.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates data security standards and secure access controls for law enforcement data platforms, directly enhancing cybersecurity and data privacy protections.95% confidence
Barbara Dittrich (R) Dan Knodl (R) Ron Tusler (R) Dave Murphy (R) Calvin Callahan (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 442: Relating to: the first date on which nomination papers may be circulated for the spring election.

AB 442 changes the earliest date nomination papers can be circulated for local spring elections from December 1 to November 16. It affects towns and villages holding spring elections for offices like town council or village board. The bill adjusts the filing deadline for nomination papers to 5 p.m. on the first Tuesday in January (or the next business day if Tuesday is a holiday). This update applies to all relevant local election statutes covering nomination processes and vacancy procedures.
Karen Kirsch (D) Cindi Duchow (R) Shelia Stubbs (D) Jim Piwowarczyk (R) Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 198: Relating to: emergency medical services education, tuition and materials reimbursement for emergency medical responders and emergency medical services practitioners, and a live 911 pilot program. (FE)

AB 198 creates two key programs: (1) grants for technical colleges offering emergency medical services (EMS) training, provided they don't give admission priority based on residency; and (2) a reimbursement program for individuals or their employers who paid tuition/materials for initial EMS certification/licensure as an emergency medical responder or practitioner. Eligible applicants must complete required courses, pass exams, and obtain their license/certification through the Department of Health Services. The bill also establishes a "live 911" pilot program allowing grants for real-time video communication during emergency calls, requiring a performance report by October 2027. This directly affects EMS students, practitioners, their employers, and public safety answering points.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds EMS training grants and tuition reimbursement, strengthening emergency medical services workforce and improving access to critical healthcare responders.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentReimbursement for EMS certification tuition/materials directly supports worker training and career advancement in healthcare employment, aligning with labor/employment strengthening indicators.95% confidence
Ben Franklin (R) Barbara Dittrich (R) Dan Knodl (R) Cindi Duchow (R) Dave Murphy (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 77: Relating to: registration plate concealment devices and providing a penalty.

AB 77 prohibits the use of devices designed to conceal, alter, or obstruct license plates on vehicles. It defines such devices as any manual, electronic, or mechanical tool that switches plates, moves them, or makes registration numbers unreadable. The bill bans possessing, selling, installing, or using these devices, and allows police to impound vehicles equipped with them (with costs paid by the owner). Violators face fines up to $1,000 or 90 days in jail. This directly affects vehicle owners who might use such devices to obscure license plates.
Barbara Dittrich (R) Dan Knodl (R) Jessie Rodriguez (R) Dave Murphy (R) Rick Gundrum (R)
passed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SJR 82: Relating to: proclaiming August and October 2025 to be Agent Orange Awareness Months in Wisconsin.

SJR 82 is a symbolic resolution designating August and October 2025 as "Agent Orange Awareness Months" in Wisconsin. It aims to raise public awareness about the health impacts of Agent Orange exposure on Vietnam War veterans and their families, including conditions like cancer and birth defects. The resolution does not create new laws, benefits, or funding, but formally recognizes the ongoing effects of this chemical on veterans.
Mark Spreitzer (D) Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R) Kelda Roys (D) André Jacque (R) Bob Wirch (D)
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