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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 447: Relating to: the use of videoconferencing technology in certain civil actions.

AB 447 amends Wisconsin law to clarify when courts must address objections to video testimony in certain civil cases. It removes a specific exception that previously required courts to sustain objections about expert witness testimony via video in cases under Chapters 51 or 55 of the statutes. For all such proceedings - including expert testimony objections - the bill requires courts to apply their discretion under existing rules (s. 885.56) rather than automatically sustaining objections. This change directly affects defendants and respondents in civil matters listed under the statute who may object to remote testimony.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRemoves automatic rejection of video testimony, enabling courts to use discretion and facilitating adoption of videoconferencing tech in civil proceedings.95% confidence
Ben Franklin (R) Barbara Dittrich (R) Dan Knodl (R) Dave Murphy (R) Rick Gundrum (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 523: Relating to: nonfunctional and counterfeit airbags and providing a penalty.

AB 523 bans the sale, installation, or distribution of counterfeit airbags (fake parts with misleading marks) and nonfunctional airbags (previously deployed, damaged, or falsely labeled as working). It directly affects auto parts sellers, installers, and repair shops by prohibiting these practices, with limited exceptions for police vehicles, dealers without knowledge of issues, and insurance-related vehicle transfers. Violations carry fines up to $5,000 or up to one year in jail per offense, escalating to felony charges for repeat offenses or if harm or death results. The bill creates specific definitions for these airbag types and establishes penalties under existing statute 347.50.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBans counterfeit/nonfunctional airbags to enhance vehicle safety standards, directly protecting transportation infrastructure and occupant safety.95% confidence
Barbara Dittrich (R) Christine Sinicki (D) Jim Piwowarczyk (R) Rob Kreibich (R) Vinnie Miresse (D)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 655: Relating to: requiring a school district consolidation study. (FE)

SB 655 requires the Department of Public Instruction to commission a comprehensive study of all school districts in the state to evaluate potential consolidation opportunities. The study must examine factors like school boundaries, facility conditions, student population trends, staffing, finances, and property values across every district. The resulting report, due within 10 months, must include specific consolidation recommendations with details on projected enrollment, geographic areas affected, and property values for each proposed change. This report will be submitted to the legislature to inform future decisions about school district structure and efficiency.
Romaine Quinn (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 416: Relating to: a grant for modernization of a dam in the village of Rothschild. (FE)

AB 416 provides Domtar Paper Company, LLC, with a one-time $42 million grant to modernize a dam on the Wisconsin River near its Rothschild mill. The bill requires Domtar to begin the project by December 31, 2026, and repay the full grant if they miss this deadline, sell the Rothschild or Nekoosa mill before completion, or exceed two-thirds of the project cost from all funding sources. Domtar must also invest $100 million in north central Wisconsin manufacturing facilities by 2029 and source all roundwood/wood chips from Wisconsin producers during the project. Failure to meet these conditions triggers repayment of the grant amount.
Karen Hurd (R) Brent Jacobson (R) John Spiros (R) Pat Snyder (R) Scott Krug (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 488: Relating to: fire suppression products derived from soybeans.

AB 488 adds soybean-derived fire suppression products to the list of eligible costs for state fire safety grants. The bill specifically allows grant recipients to purchase these products using funds from existing fire suppression grant programs. This change directly affects state agencies, local fire departments, or organizations applying for these grants, making soybean-based fire suppression materials a qualifying expense.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds soybean-based fire suppressants, promoting eco-friendly alternatives that reduce chemical pollution and support sustainable resource use over traditional toxic options.85% confidence
Barbara Dittrich (R) Dan Knodl (R) Clint Moses (R) Rick Gundrum (R) Brent Jacobson (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 395: Relating to: equipment of school buses with audiovisual recording devices.

AB 395 requires school buses to be equipped with audiovisual recording devices to capture events during transportation. This mandate directly affects school districts and bus operators, who must install and maintain the devices. The key provision specifies that the recording systems must capture both audio and visual footage inside and around the bus, with data retention and privacy safeguards outlined in the bill. The legislation focuses on enhancing transparency during student transportation without specifying additional safety outcomes.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates safety equipment on school buses for transparency and student safety during transportation, supporting educational safety protocols.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates audiovisual recording devices on school buses for safety transparency, directly enhancing vehicle safety standards in transportation.95% confidence
Barbara Dittrich (R) Dan Knodl (R) Rick Gundrum (R) David Steffen (R) Jeff Mursau (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 351: Relating to: virtual credit card payments in health insurance policies.

AB 351 requires health insurance companies to accept virtual credit card payments for premium payments. It directly affects policyholders who pay premiums and insurers who process those payments. The key provision adds virtual credit cards as a valid payment method, alongside traditional cards or electronic transfers. This change aims to provide consumers with more flexible payment options for their health insurance coverage.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdds virtual credit card payments for premiums, improving consumer access to health insurance payment options without restricting coverage or funding.85% confidence
Barbara Dittrich (R) Dave Murphy (R) Clint Moses (R) Dave Armstrong (R) Jerry O'Connor (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 656: Relating to: state aid for consolidated school districts. (FE)

SB 656 amends state aid formulas for consolidated school districts that merge. It creates a temporary higher payment of $2,000 per student for districts consolidating in 2026, 2027, or 2028 during their first year of consolidation, followed by $150 per student for the next four years. For all other consolidations, the standard rate of $150 per student applies for five years (the consolidation year plus four subsequent years). This bill directly affects school districts that merge, particularly those consolidating in the specified years, by altering their state funding for the initial five years post-consolidation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state aid for school consolidation via higher per-student payments ($2,000 first year, then $150), directly funding public education infrastructure under state budget allocations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides temporary $2,000/student aid for merging districts during consolidation years, increasing state funding beyond standard rates.90% confidence
Romaine Quinn (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 403: Relating to: online credit card contributions and providing a penalty.

SB 403 requires political committees, conduits, and parties to verify the credit card verification value (CVV) and a U.S. billing address for online credit card donations. It directly affects organizations accepting such donations, with an exception for U.S. citizens living abroad who must instead provide their U.S. voter registration address. The bill mandates treasurers to maintain donor records for reporting and imposes penalties on financial institutions that process these donations without the required verification, requiring them to forfeit the full contribution amount. This aims to enhance transparency and prevent fraudulent or non-compliant online political donations.
Romaine Quinn (R) Cory Tomczyk (R) Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R) Dan Feyen (R) Van Wanggaard (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 357: Relating to: technical education equipment grants. (FE)

AB 357 proposes a grant program to provide funding for technical education equipment at community colleges and vocational programs. It would directly affect these educational institutions by enabling them to purchase new or updated equipment for training in fields like advanced manufacturing and IT. The bill establishes a competitive grant process administered by the state workforce agency, with funding allocated based on program needs and student enrollment. Currently in committee review after its introduction and public hearing, the bill has received a fiscal estimate but has not yet been enacted.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates state-funded grant program for technical education equipment, directly increasing public education spending through competitive grants administered by state agency.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides state grants for technical education equipment funding at community colleges, directly advancing vocational training infrastructure and student program access.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds IT equipment for technical education, directly advancing workforce training in technology fields through competitive grants for community colleges.90% confidence
Ben Franklin (R) Tara Johnson (D) Dave Murphy (R) Rick Gundrum (R) Joe Sheehan (D)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 494: Relating to: increasing the carryover period of the research income tax credit. (FE)

AB 494 extends Wisconsin's research income tax credit carryover period from 15 to 50 taxable years. This change allows businesses that claim the credit but cannot fully use it in a single year to carry forward unused credits for up to five decades. The policy directly affects Wisconsin businesses eligible for the research tax credit, providing greater flexibility to offset future tax liabilities. The bill primarily modifies tax code sections (71.07 and 71.28) to implement this extended carryover period.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends research tax credit carryover for businesses, providing tax relief and increasing flexibility to offset future liabilities under tax policy.90% confidence
Barbara Dittrich (R) Dan Knodl (R) Dave Murphy (R) Calvin Callahan (R) Dave Armstrong (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 553: Relating to: deer carcass disposal sites, chronic wasting disease education, and making an appropriation. (FE)

AB 553 requires Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources to install and maintain metal containers for hunters to dispose of deer carcasses at state-designated locations, with regular carcass removal. It increases annual funding by $500,000 for these disposal sites and $250,000 for hunter education about chronic wasting disease (CWD) and proper carcass disposal. The bill directly affects hunters who must use these disposal sites and the Department of Natural Resources, which implements the program. Funding applies to fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 as specified in the appropriations schedule.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $500k for disposal sites and $250k for CWD education, increasing state budget spending on public health and environmental programs.95% confidence
Alex Joers (D) Tara Johnson (D) Shelia Stubbs (D) Angela Stroud (D) Jodi Emerson (D)
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