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signed · Wisconsin · Assembly May 26, 2026

AJR 11: Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Representative Jim Soletski.

AJR 11 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the late Wisconsin State Assembly Representative Jim Soletski (2006-2010). It recognizes his career in the energy industry, service as chair of the Assembly Energy and Utilities Committee, advocacy for Native American relations, and community involvement with groups like JOSHUA. The resolution expresses the legislature's condolences to his family and extends recognition of his public service. Passed by both chambers in October 2025, it was deposited with the Secretary of State as a formal commemoration, with no policy or financial impact.

Karen Kirsch (D) Alex Joers (D) Tara Johnson (D) Mike Bare (D) Joe Sheehan (D)

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly May 26, 2026

AJR 102: Relating to: prohibiting governmental entity discrimination (second consideration).

AJR 102 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would prohibit state government entities from discriminating against or giving preferential treatment to individuals or groups based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. It specifically applies to public employment, education, contracting, and administration by state or local government. If approved by voters in November 2026, it would add Section 27 to the state constitution. This is a second consideration of the same proposal previously introduced as AJR 109 in 2023. The amendment requires voter ratification and is not yet law.

Topics ✓ Immigration ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Wisconsin · Senate May 26, 2026

SJR 6: Relating to: honoring the life and enduring legacy of Robert George Uecker.

This Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 6) is a ceremonial honor recognizing the life and legacy of Bob Uecker, the longtime Milwaukee Brewers radio broadcaster and entertainer. It formally acknowledges his 54-year broadcasting career with the Brewers, his acting roles (including *Mr. Belvedere* and *Major League*), philanthropy, and contributions to baseball and Wisconsin culture. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Wisconsin Legislature’s tribute to Uecker’s "extraordinary contributions" through a symbolic resolution passed on March 20, 2025.

signed · Wisconsin · Senate May 26, 2026

SJR 21: Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Senator Timothy Francis Cullen.

SJR 21 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the late Senator Timothy Francis Cullen, a longtime Wisconsin State Senator and public servant who passed away in December 2024. It commemorates his career, including service as Senate Majority Leader (1982-1986), advocacy for workers' rights and consumer protections, and efforts to promote bipartisan governance and fair redistricting. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely serves to recognize Cullen’s life and public service through formal acknowledgment by the legislature. It was formally passed by both chambers and deposited with the Secretary of State on November 25, 2025.

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly May 21, 2026

AB 80: Relating to: ratification of the Social Work Licensure Compact. (FE)

AB 80 would allow social workers, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors licensed in this state to practice in other states that join the Social Work Licensure Compact without needing separate state licenses. The bill amends existing statutes to align state definitions and requirements with the compact framework, ensuring professionals certified under Chapter 457 can work across participating states. It directly affects licensed social work professionals seeking to practice in multiple states and changes how their credentials are recognized in statutes related to child welfare, mental health, and professional practice. The compact aims to streamline licensure for these professionals while maintaining state-specific standards.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

failed · Wisconsin · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 1177: Relating to: performing risk-limiting audits and eliminating the process for removing excess ballots from the vote count. (FE)

This bill would modify Wisconsin election procedures by replacing the current method of randomly discarding excess ballots with a system that documents discrepancies and incorporates them into risk-limiting audits. It directly affects election inspectors and canvassers who count ballots, as well as voters whose ballots might be affected by these counting procedures. The key provision eliminates the random removal of excess ballots and instead requires detailed documentation of ballot discrepancies, with audits investigating any discrepancies exceeding 0.5 percent of total ballots cast. The changes would take effect in phases, starting with selected contests in January 2026 and expanding to all elections by April 2027.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 1130: Relating to: ranked-choice voting, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

This bill would establish ranked-choice voting for certain Wisconsin elections and provides funding to help local governments implement the system. It directly affects voters, election officials, and municipalities by changing how ballots are counted and how ties are resolved. The key provisions allow voters to rank candidates in order of preference, require tie-breaking by lot when candidates receive equal votes, and authorize grants to counties and cities for updating voting equipment and software. The bill also gives municipalities flexibility in combining polling wards to facilitate ranked-choice voting while maintaining separate vote counts for reporting purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

failed · Wisconsin · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 1148: Relating to: authorizing the creation of an emergency services district, authorizing an emergency services district to levy a property tax, and authorizing an emergency services district to impose special charges and issue debt. (FE)

This bill authorizes the creation of emergency services districts and grants them the authority to levy property taxes, impose special charges, and issue debt to fund local emergency response services. It directly affects local governments and residents within areas where these districts are established by modifying existing statutes related to district formation and financial powers. The legislation includes provisions for how emergency services district board members are elected, specifying ballot arrangements and candidate limits during primary elections. Additionally, it clarifies which entities are responsible for paying election-related costs, such as ballots and voting materials, when emergency services districts hold elections.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

vetoed · Wisconsin · Assembly May 13, 2026

AB 1005: Relating to: admission to University of Wisconsin System institutions.

AB 1005 requires University of Wisconsin System institutions to base undergraduate admission decisions "predominantly" on standardized test scores like the ACT or SAT, rather than other factors. It applies to all applicants except those admitted through the guaranteed admission program. The bill amends statutes to mandate that objective test performance become the primary factor in admission decisions, effective for the 2027-28 academic year. This change directly affects prospective undergraduate students applying to UW System campuses.

Topics ✗ Education

vetoed · Wisconsin · Assembly May 13, 2026

AB 880: Relating to: nuisance actions against racing facilities.

AB 880 prevents certain nuisance lawsuits against racing facilities by restricting who can file them. It allows only property owners within a 5-mile radius who owned their land *before* the racetrack was built or expanded to sue. The law blocks these lawsuits if the racetrack was legally operating at the time the plaintiff acquired the property, regardless of later changes to the facility (like size or technology), as long as those changes followed existing laws. This directly affects racetracks and nearby landowners who might seek legal action over noise or other issues.

vetoed · Wisconsin · Assembly May 13, 2026

AB 903: Relating to: termination of parental rights under the safe haven law. (FE)

AB 903 modifies Wisconsin law regarding parental rights termination for newborns voluntarily relinquished under the safe haven law (s. 48.195). It requires the district attorney or designated official to file a petition to terminate parental rights within 30-60 days after a court finds probable cause that the parent relinquished custody. This directly affects parents who use the safe haven program and child welfare officials handling these cases, ensuring timely legal proceedings for newborns placed in care. The bill focuses on procedural timing, not policy outcomes.

vetoed · Wisconsin · Assembly May 13, 2026

AB 956: Relating to: exempting certain agricultural warehouses from automatic fire sprinkler requirements.

AB 956 exempts specific agricultural warehouses storing crop protection products (like fertilizers and pesticides) from mandatory automatic fire sprinkler systems. It applies to warehouses designed primarily for storing these chemicals, provided they meet conditions such as using secondary containment for liquid products or using dry bulk storage. Owners must notify local fire departments about stored chemicals and update this information if changes occur. The exemption does not apply to office areas within the warehouse, changes in warehouse use, or other fire safety requirements beyond sprinklers. This bill directly affects agricultural businesses storing these products in qualifying facilities.

Topics ✗ Labor & Employment