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All 12,159 Active 7 In committee 9,574 Passed 998 Signed 1,132 Failed 8,245

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 136: Relating to: the right to privacy (first consideration).

AJR 136 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would add a new Section 1m to Article I of the state constitution, stating: "As a necessary part of a free society, the people have an individual and fundamental right to privacy." This resolution, introduced by multiple assembly members and senators, would establish this privacy right as a fundamental constitutional protection for all residents. The bill requires voter approval at the next general election, as it must be referred to voters following a three-month publication period. It does not create immediate legal requirements but proposes a foundational constitutional change.

Topics ✓ Technology

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 1019: Relating to: state parks vehicle admission receipts purchased with motor vehicle registration.

AB 1019 allows vehicle owners to purchase an annual state park admission receipt when registering or renewing their vehicle license. It adds a line on vehicle registration forms where owners can choose to pay an additional fee (with discounts for seniors or those with existing park passes). The collected fees are deposited quarterly into the conservation fund, specifically for state parks, recreation areas, and forest lands. This affects all vehicle owners in the state during registration, streamlining park access without requiring separate purchases.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 1030: Relating to: increasing the earned income tax credit for families with fewer than three children. (FE)

AB 1030 increases the state earned income tax credit for low-income working families with fewer than three children. Starting in 2026, eligible individuals will receive a credit equal to 34% of the federal earned income credit (if they have children) or 15% (if they have no children), up from previous rates. This policy directly benefits qualifying working adults and families who earn below certain income thresholds. The change applies to tax returns filed for years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 1000: Relating to: prohibiting education employers from entering into certain agreements related to information about alleged immoral conduct by an employee and civil immunity for information provided to a prospective employer.

SB 1000 prohibits education employers (like school boards, charter schools, and qualifying private schools) from including clauses in agreements (such as termination or severance contracts) that hide information about investigations into alleged immoral conduct by employees. It requires employers to retain such information unless findings are later deemed false or unsubstantiated. The bill also grants civil immunity to education employers who share verified information about an employee's conduct - including alleged immoral conduct - with prospective employers upon request. This protects employers from lawsuits when providing such information, while ensuring transparency about workplace conduct during employment transitions.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 1002: Relating to: minority health grants.

SB 1002 creates an annual grant program to improve health outcomes for economically disadvantaged minority group members. It authorizes grants of up to $50,000 per year from a specific state fund, requiring grantees to contribute at least 50% of the grant amount in cash or non-cash resources (like donated services or materials). Priority for funding is given to community health organizations that are not federally qualified health centers and those providing maternal and child health services. The bill directly affects community-based health providers serving minority populations in the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 1017: Relating to: funding for child care provider workforce training and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 1017 allocates $2.17 million annually for workforce training programs for child care providers and prospective providers. The bill creates a new funding line (20.437(2)(d)) to support contracts under section 49.137(4) focused specifically on training. This direct funding affects licensed child care facilities and individuals seeking to work in early childhood education. The measure provides concrete financial support for professional development but does not change eligibility rules or service requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 1016: Relating to: child care subsidies for custodial parents who are child care employees and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 1016 creates a new child care subsidy program specifically for custodial parents who work as child care employees in Wisconsin. It establishes separate eligibility rules (under section 49.155(2s)) allowing these parents to qualify for subsidies even if they don't meet standard income or asset requirements, provided they work for a child care provider. The bill appropriates $1.2 million for administrative costs to implement this new program. This directly affects low-income parents employed in the child care sector who need subsidized care for their own children.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 1012: Relating to: interest rates on late, nondelinquent taxes and on overpayments. (FE)

SB 1012 reduces Wisconsin's annual interest rate for late tax payments from 12% to 3% and requires the Department of Revenue (DOR) to pay 3% interest on tax overpayments. It applies to individuals and businesses filing income, franchise, and withholding tax returns, modifying multiple tax statutes to implement these rate changes. The bill adjusts when interest accrues during filing extensions, such as for corporate or pass-through entity returns, while maintaining 3% for overpayment refunds. Special provisions exempt certain disaster-related tax extensions from interest charges during and for 30 days after federal extensions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 1005: Relating to: state parks vehicle admission receipts purchased with motor vehicle registration.

SB 1005 allows vehicle owners to purchase an annual state park pass when registering or renewing their vehicle, with fees collected added to the conservation fund. It establishes three fee tiers: standard rates, discounted rates for households with existing passes, and reduced rates for senior citizens. Vehicle registration forms will include a section for selecting the park pass option, and the Department of Transportation will share purchaser lists weekly with the Department of Natural Resources. The bill directly affects all vehicle owners in the state during registration or renewal, with fees supporting state parks, recreation areas, and forest lands. Funds collected under this bill will be deposited quarterly into the conservation fund per statute.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 998: Relating to: tourism promotion improvement districts. (FE)

SB 998 establishes a framework for creating "tourism promotion improvement districts" where hotels and motels (defined as "businesses" in the bill) can form private associations to fund tourism marketing and infrastructure improvements. To create a district, at least 50% of hotel/motel room owners must petition the local government, and the district’s operating plan must detail boundaries, annual costs, financing sources (including potential bonds), and assessment methods for businesses. Assessments, limited to 5 years for new districts (or 10 for renewals), can fund marketing, events, or infrastructure designed to boost visitor stays, with hosting platforms allowed to collect assessments at no more than a 5% fee. The bill requires public hearings and local government approval before implementation, directly affecting participating hospitality businesses through mandatory funding contributions.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 1011: Relating to: income eligibility for Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 1011 expands eligibility for Wisconsin Shares child care subsidies to families with incomes above 200% of the federal poverty line but below 100% of the state median income for their family size. It creates a new eligibility category (via 20.437(2)(ct)) allowing subsidies for individuals who qualify under specific provisions but not under the standard 200% threshold, and adjusts income calculation rules to include certain child support payments. The bill modifies existing income guidelines in statutes to clarify eligibility for families who previously lost subsidies due to modest income increases. It appropriates an additional $1.25 million for fiscal year 2026-27 to fund these expanded subsidies. The changes directly affect low-to-moderate-income families seeking child care assistance in Wisconsin.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 1015: Relating to: increasing the earned income tax credit for families with fewer than three children. (FE)

SB 1015 increases the state's earned income tax credit for low-income working families with fewer than three children. It raises the state credit to 34% of the federal basic earned income credit for families with children (effective 2026), and sets it at 15% for individuals without qualifying children. This directly affects eligible taxpayers who qualify for the federal earned income credit but have limited income. The bill amends tax statutes to replace the previous credit rate (applicable through 2025) with these new percentages for future tax years.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes