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signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Feb 6, 2026

AB 786: Relating to: ratification of the agreement negotiated between the State of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee, for the 2025-26 fiscal year, covering employees in the building trades crafts collective bargaining unit, and authorizing an expenditure of funds. (FE)

AB 786 ratifies a negotiated agreement between the State of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee for the 2025-26 fiscal year, covering state employees in building trades crafts like electricians, plumbers, and carpenters. The bill authorizes the state to use existing funds (from appropriations under Section 20.865) to implement the agreement's terms, including wages and benefits. It requires the agreement to be filed with the Secretary of State after certification by the joint committee on employment relations, and takes effect upon publication.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Feb 6, 2026

AB 787: Relating to: ratification of the agreement negotiated between the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee, for the 2025-26 fiscal year, covering employees in the building trades crafts collective bargaining unit, and authorizing an expenditure of funds. (FE)

AB 787 ratifies a negotiated collective bargaining agreement between the University of Wisconsin System and the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee for the 2025-26 fiscal year. It directly affects unionized building trades workers (excluding those at UW-Madison) covered under the agreement. The bill authorizes state funds to implement the agreement’s terms, including wages and working conditions negotiated for these employees. This is a procedural measure to formalize an existing labor agreement, not a new policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Feb 6, 2026

AB 788: Relating to: ratification of the agreement negotiated between the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee, for the 2025-26 fiscal year, covering employees in the building trades crafts collective bargaining unit, and authorizing an expenditure of funds. (FE)

AB 788 ratifies a negotiated agreement between the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee for the 2025-26 fiscal year, covering union-represented building trades workers. The bill authorizes state funds to implement the agreement, which was approved by affected employees and the joint employment relations committee. It requires the university to submit a certified copy of the agreement to the secretary of state for official record. This is a procedural bill that formalizes an existing labor contract, not a new policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Feb 6, 2026

AB 789: Relating to: ratification of the agreement negotiated between the state of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Association, for the 2025-27 biennium, covering employees in the public safety collective bargaining unit, and authorizing an expenditure of funds. (FE)

AB 789 ratifies a negotiated agreement between Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Association for the 2025-27 biennium, directly affecting public safety employees (such as police and firefighters) covered under collective bargaining. The bill authorizes state funding from existing appropriations to implement the agreement, which was approved by affected employees and recommended by the joint committee on employment relations. It requires the state to file the official agreement with the secretary of state, making it the binding document for implementation. The agreement’s specific terms take effect as outlined in the ratified document, with the bill itself becoming effective after publication.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Wisconsin · Senate Jan 23, 2026

SB 5: Relating to: battery or threat to jurors and providing a penalty.

SB 5 amends Wisconsin statutes to improve background check procedures for certain jobs involving vulnerable populations. It requires agencies (like child welfare or healthcare providers) to verify the final disposition of any serious crime charge - specifically including battery or threat offenses under sections 940.20 and 940.202 - when background checks show a potential conviction within the last five years. If records are incomplete, agencies must contact courts to obtain criminal complaint and conviction details. This affects background checks for roles in childcare, healthcare, and other regulated fields, ensuring more accurate criminal history assessments. The bill does not create new penalties but refines verification processes for existing offenses.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · Wisconsin · Senate Jan 9, 2026

SB 422: Relating to: designating the Greg Quinn and Larry Millard Memorial Bridge.

SB 422 designates a bridge in the town of Oxford, Marquette County, as the "Greg Quinn and Larry Millard Memorial Bridge." This ceremonial bill honors two individuals by naming a specific bridge after them. It has no policy provisions, funding impacts, or direct effects on residents or regulations. The bill passed unanimously and is now law.

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Jan 8, 2026

AB 294: Relating to: membership on the Board of Nursing.

AB 294 amends Wisconsin law to change the composition of the Board of Nursing. It replaces two positions currently held by licensed registered nurses (RNs) with two new roles: one advanced practice nurse prescriber and one nurse educator, effective September 1, 2026. The bill also requires all RN members to have graduated from an accredited nursing program. This change directly affects the board's membership structure, not healthcare providers or patients.

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Jan 8, 2026

AB 346: Relating to: fleet registration of certain motor vehicles. (FE)

AB 346 modifies fleet registration requirements for certain motor vehicles, specifically targeting commercial or organizational vehicle fleets (like rental companies or corporate fleets). The bill's exact provisions - such as fee adjustments, registration process changes, or eligibility criteria - are not detailed in the provided context. It directly affects businesses and organizations operating multiple vehicles under a single registration. The bill passed all legislative stages on October 14-17, 2025, but the specific policy changes cannot be summarized without access to the bill's text.

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Jan 8, 2026

AB 424: Relating to: requirements for the rental of mobile and manufactured homes. (FE)

AB 424 clarifies key terms in Wisconsin's mobile and manufactured home rental laws. It defines "community" as land with 3+ rental plots (excluding farms), specifies "operator" as the business renting sites, and clarifies "resident" as someone occupying a home as their primary residence. These changes help ensure consistent application of existing rental rules for mobile home renters and community operators. The bill does not create new requirements but refines legal terminology to improve clarity.

signed · Wisconsin · Senate Dec 10, 2025

SB 164: Relating to: use of certified seed potatoes in planting potatoes and providing a penalty. (FE)

SB 164 requires potato growers in Wisconsin to use certified seed potatoes (meeting state agricultural standards) when planting 5 or more acres of potatoes in a calendar year. The bill allows the state department to waive this requirement for specific potato varieties if certified seed is unavailable and disease risk is low, with conditions on where the waiver applies. Violations - such as planting uncertified seed or failing to comply with removal orders - carry penalties of up to $5,000 plus $5,000 per acre, with potential waivers if growers remove affected potatoes within 72 hours. The law directly affects commercial potato growers and aims to prevent disease spread through regulated seed use.

signed · Wisconsin · Senate Dec 10, 2025

SB 158: Relating to: county forest administration grant eligibility.

SB 158 updates Wisconsin's rules for county forest administration grants by setting new qualifications for the county forest administrator position. It requires applicants to have either a forestry degree from an accredited program, a related degree with 3+ years managing county forests, or an associate forestry degree with 3+ years of experience. The bill allows counties to use grants covering up to 50% of the administrator's salary and 40% of their benefits (capped at 40% of salary). This applies to all grant applications submitted on or after January 1, 2025, directly affecting counties seeking funding for forest management programs.

Topics ✓ Environment

signed · Wisconsin · Senate Dec 10, 2025

SB 38: Relating to: personalized registration plate fees for gold star family special registration plates. (FE)

This bill exempts eligible families of Wisconsin military members killed in action (known as "gold star families") from paying fees for special registration plates. It removes the $15 annual or $30 biennial maintenance fees, as well as the $15 reissuance fee, that typically apply to personalized plates. Families qualifying under statute §341.14(6r)(f)19m will no longer pay these costs for initial issuance or ongoing plate maintenance. The law takes effect 7 months after publication, ensuring immediate cost savings for this group.

Topics ✓ Veterans