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signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Dec 10, 2025

AB 280: Relating to: workforce housing and childcare awards under the business development tax credit. (FE)

AB 280 amends Wisconsin tax credit rules to allow businesses to claim up to 15% of qualifying investments in workforce housing (for employees) and childcare programs as tax credits. It directly affects businesses that build, rehab, or establish housing/childcare for their employees, including contributions made to third parties like local revolving loan funds. The bill defines "investments" to include both direct capital expenditures and third-party contributions toward these projects. The tax credit applies to taxable years beginning January 1, 2026, and is administered by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tax credits for business investments in workforce housing/childcare, providing tax relief to businesses through reduced tax liability.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax credits incentivize businesses to develop workforce housing for employees, directly advancing affordable housing through financial incentives.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax credits for businesses to invest in employee housing/childcare, enhancing workplace benefits and supporting labor retention through improved employment conditions.85% confidence
Barbara Dittrich (R) Clint Moses (R) Rick Gundrum (R) Joe Sheehan (D) Dave Armstrong (R)
signed · Wisconsin · Senate Dec 10, 2025

SB 190: Relating to: ratification of the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact. (FE)

SB 190 ratifies Wisconsin's participation in the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, enabling respiratory therapists licensed in Wisconsin to practice in other participating states without obtaining new licenses. This bill directly affects respiratory care practitioners and healthcare facilities that employ them, as it establishes reciprocal licensing recognition across states. Key provisions amend Wisconsin statutes to recognize "compact privileges" for respiratory therapists certified under the compact, streamlining practice across state lines. The law requires the state medical examining board to appoint a commission to administer the compact, aligning Wisconsin with similar agreements for healthcare professionals.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves licensing barriers for respiratory therapists, enabling cross-state practice and improving access to care services.85% confidence
Patrick Testin (R) Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R)
signed · Wisconsin · Senate Dec 10, 2025

SB 11: Relating to: allowing representatives of certain federally chartered youth membership organizations to provide information to pupils on public school property.

SB 11 allows representatives from specific federally chartered youth organizations (like Scouts, 4-H, or YMCA chapters) to provide information about their programs to students on public school property during the 2026-27 school year. The bill requires school governing bodies (like school boards) to schedule at least one non-instructional time slot at the start of each school term for these organizations to share how their activities support students' education and civic engagement. It applies only to organizations listed in Title 36 of the U.S. Code with educational purposes, not all outside groups. The law does not require schools to permit these visits but establishes a formal process for requests. This policy change directly affects Wisconsin public schools and the designated youth organizations.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllows youth orgs to share educational programs on school property, expanding student access to supplementary learning opportunities without restricting curriculum.95% confidence
Steve Nass (R) Cory Tomczyk (R) Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R) Van Wanggaard (R)
signed · Wisconsin · Senate Dec 10, 2025

SB 193: Relating to: revoking a transfer of real property on death, obtaining evidence of the termination of a decedent’s property interests, disbursing deposits after rescission of real property wholesaler contracts, and filing satisfactions of judgment.

This Wisconsin bill (SB 193) clarifies how property owners can revoke a "transfer-on-death" (TOD) designation for real estate. It requires that any revocation must be done through a new recorded document (like a deed) signed by the owner and submitted to the county recorder before the owner dies, not after. The bill specifically states that a new TOD designation or removal of a beneficiary automatically revokes prior designations for the same property. This directly affects property owners who use TOD designations to transfer homes or land upon death, ensuring clear legal procedures for changing these designations.
John Jagler (R)
signed · Wisconsin · Senate Dec 10, 2025

SB 310: Relating to: time limits on local unit of government chief executive officer emergency power proclamations.

SB 310 sets a 60-day maximum limit on emergency proclamations issued by local government leaders in Wisconsin, including mayors, county executives, village presidents, and town board chairs. After 60 days, the local governing body (such as a city council or county board) must act to extend, modify, or revoke the proclamation as soon as they can meet. The law requires that any extension or change be approved by the governing body, not just the chief executive officer. This directly affects all local units of government across Wisconsin that use emergency proclamations during crises.
Cory Tomczyk (R) Chris Kapenga (R) Van Wanggaard (R)
signed · Wisconsin · Senate Dec 10, 2025

SB 421: Relating to: a grant for modernization of a dam in the village of Rothschild. (FE)

SB 421 provides Domtar Paper Company, LLC with a one-time $42 million grant to modernize a dam associated with its Rothschild mill. The bill requires Domtar to invest $100 million in north central Wisconsin manufacturing facilities within three years and use only Wisconsin-sourced wood materials during the project. If Domtar fails to meet the investment deadline, sells its mills, or uses non-Wisconsin materials, it must repay the grant amount. The grant is funded from specific state appropriations and includes repayment mechanisms to ensure accountability. This directly affects Domtar Paper Company, LLC and impacts local infrastructure in Rothschild.
Patrick Testin (R) Cory Tomczyk (R)
signed · Wisconsin · Senate Dec 10, 2025

SB 279: Relating to: grants to law enforcement agencies for data-sharing platforms.

SB 279 creates a grant program for Wisconsin law enforcement agencies to purchase data-sharing platforms that meet specific technical requirements. The bill requires platforms to integrate real-time data from existing systems, eliminate duplicate records, provide advanced search tools, and maintain strict security with role-based access controls. Agencies receiving grants must use funds exclusively for compliant platforms that meet all 11 specified criteria, including secure hosting, scalability, and compatibility with current identity management systems. Grants are available only until June 30, 2027, and directly affect local and state law enforcement agencies seeking to upgrade their data infrastructure.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires secure data-sharing platforms with role-based access and security protocols, enhancing cybersecurity standards for law enforcement agencies.95% confidence
Julian Bradley (R) Van Wanggaard (R)
signed · Wisconsin · Senate Dec 10, 2025

SB 210: Relating to: changes to amount of, and criteria for designating recipients of, academic excellence higher education scholarships. (FE)

SB 210 changes Wisconsin's academic excellence scholarship program for high school seniors. It adjusts how many students qualify based on school size: schools with 80-500 students can name one top-performing senior (highest GPA), while larger schools may name multiple scholars. The bill also adds new rules for handling tied GPAs, requiring faculty to select alternates if multiple seniors have identical high scores. These changes directly affect public and private Wisconsin high schools with 80+ students and their top academic performers. The bill repeals outdated criteria and creates new provisions to streamline scholarship designations.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAdjusts scholarship criteria to expand access for students in larger schools, supporting educational funding access through revised eligibility rules.90% confidence
Romaine Quinn (R) Cory Tomczyk (R) Jesse James (R) Howard Marklein (R)
signed · Wisconsin · Senate Dec 10, 2025

SB 440: Relating to: newspaper publication and typeface for certain legal notices.

SB 440 changes Wisconsin's requirements for the typeface used in legal notices published in newspapers. It replaces the previous standard (Times New Roman) with Arial sans serif typeface, mandating 6-point font size with specific formatting details. The bill directly affects newspapers publishing legal notices and government agencies placing such notices, requiring them to use Arial within specified parameters. It also allows for larger Arial sizes (up to 12-point) with proportional fee adjustments, which the Department of Administration will certify. This is a procedural change to standardize legal notice formatting, not a substantive policy shift.
Romaine Quinn (R) Brad Pfaff (D) Mark Spreitzer (D) Kelda Roys (D) Howard Marklein (R)
signed · Wisconsin · Senate Dec 10, 2025

SB 162: Relating to: bid requirement for publication and printing of county board proceedings, notices, and advertisements in counties having a population of 250,000 or more and at least two English newspapers published daily.

SB 162 requires county boards in Wisconsin counties with over 250,000 residents and at least two daily English newspapers to annually invite bids from those newspapers for printing county board meetings, official notices, and advertisements. The bill mandates that county clerks solicit proposals each year for these publications, which may be divided into categories if the board chooses. It directly affects county governments in qualifying large counties by establishing a formal bid process for printing services. The policy change ensures competitive bidding for these county communications, replacing any prior informal arrangements. This procedural update applies to all required publications authorized by county boards, boards, or departments.
Jamie Wall (D) Eric Wimberger (R)
signed · Wisconsin · Senate Dec 10, 2025

SB 358: Relating to: fees charged for certain coroner or medical examiner services. (FE)

SB 358 allows Wisconsin coroner or medical examiner offices to temporarily increase fees for two specific services: signing death certificates and issuing cremation permits. The bill permits a one-time fee increase of up to $100 above the April 17, 2015, rate for each service, without needing to account for inflation changes. This adjustment applies only to boards transitioning to physician medical examiner services under intergovernmental agreements. The policy directly affects public users paying these fees and the offices administering them.
Cory Tomczyk (R) Mary Felzkowski (R)
signed · Wisconsin · Senate Dec 10, 2025

SB 423: Relating to: the time limitation on prosecution for hiding a corpse.

SB 423 modifies Wisconsin's statute governing time limits for prosecuting individuals who hide a corpse. It creates a new provision (939.74 (2) (ap)) allowing criminal charges under s. 940.11 (2) to be filed within 6 years of when the corpse was discovered or identified, whichever occurs later. This change applies retroactively to cases where the original time limit had not yet expired as of the law's effective date. The bill directly affects prosecutors and defendants in homicide-related cases involving concealed remains, extending the window for legal action.
Steve Nass (R) André Jacque (R) Van Wanggaard (R) Howard Marklein (R)
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