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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 1033: Relating to: allowing more than 35 percent of the area within a tax incremental district in the Village of Somers to be used for residential use. (FE)

SB 1033 would change zoning rules for development districts in the Village of Somers by raising the maximum allowable residential land use from 35% to 50% of the district's total area. This specifically affects new residential projects within Somers' tax incremental districts, which are designated areas used to spur local economic development through tax revenue reinvestment. The bill amends a statute defining "mixed-use development" to remove the 35% cap and replace it with a 50% limit for Somers, while maintaining the 35% cap for other areas. This policy change directly modifies how residential space can be allocated in development plans approved for Somers' tax increment districts.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases residential zoning allowance from 35% to 50% in Somers tax districts, enabling more housing development by removing a cap on residential land use.95% confidence
Van Wanggaard (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 138: Relating to: designating the month of February 2026 as Career and Technical Education Month in Wisconsin.

AJR 138 designates February 2026 as "Career and Technical Education Month" in Wisconsin to raise awareness about the value of these programs. It does not create new laws or funding but symbolically recognizes how career and technical education prepares students for jobs, citing that 92% of 2024 Wisconsin Technical College graduates were employed within six months and earned median salaries of $55,636 (for certificates) or $60,030 (for associate degrees). The resolution aims to encourage state residents to learn about CTE opportunities and their role in supporting Wisconsin's workforce. This is a ceremonial designation, not a policy change.
Barbara Dittrich (R) Treig Pronschinske (R) Dan Knodl (R) Rick Gundrum (R) Dave Armstrong (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 944: Relating to: levy increase limits in political subdivisions with qualifying parking lot redevelopment. (FE)

SB 944 adjusts how property tax limits are calculated for cities and towns (political subdivisions) that redevelop parking lots into new commercial, residential, or mixed-use buildings. Specifically, it adds 1.5 times the value increase from qualifying parking lot redevelopment to the annual development percentage used in tax levy calculations. Qualifying redevelopment requires at least 40% of the parcel area to have been paved parking in the prior year. This change applies to all political subdivisions with qualifying projects but specifically includes tax increment districts in Evansville and Stevens Point, plus new districts after 2024. The bill aims to account for redevelopment value in tax levy limits without increasing the overall tax burden.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdjusts tax levy calculation to permit higher property tax revenue from qualifying redevelopment projects, enabling increased local government funding.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables residential redevelopment by adjusting tax levies for parking lot conversions, directly supporting housing development as defined in the topic.85% confidence
Mark Spreitzer (D) Chris Larson (D) Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D) Dora Drake (D) Kelda Roys (D)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 139: Relating to: reaffirming Wisconsin’s commitment to the strengthening and deepening of the sister ties between the State of Wisconsin and Taiwan, reaffirming Wisconsin’s support for the Taiwan Relations Act, supporting Taiwan’s signing of a Bilateral Trade Agreement with the United States, and continuing support for increasing Taiwan’s international profile.

AJR 139 is a symbolic resolution (not a law) reaffirming Wisconsin’s longstanding sister-state relationship with Taiwan, marking its 40th anniversary in 2026. It supports the U.S. Taiwan Relations Act, encourages Wisconsin to explore establishing a representative office in Taiwan to boost trade and cultural exchanges, and backs efforts to advance a U.S.-Taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement. The resolution highlights Wisconsin’s economic ties with Taiwan, including $380 million in exports to Taiwan in 2023. It does not create new legal obligations but formally expresses legislative support for strengthening Wisconsin-Taiwan relations.
Ben Franklin (R) Barbara Dittrich (R) Scott Allen (R) Dan Knodl (R) Dave Murphy (R)
passed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SJR 133: Relating to: reaffirming Wisconsin’s commitment to the strengthening and deepening of the sister ties between the State of Wisconsin and Taiwan, reaffirming Wisconsin’s support for the Taiwan Relations Act, supporting Taiwan’s signing of a Bilateral Trade Agreement with the United States, and continuing support for increasing Taiwan’s international profile.

SJR 133 is a symbolic resolution (not a binding law) that reaffirms Wisconsin's longstanding relationship with Taiwan. It expresses support for the U.S. Taiwan Relations Act, highlights Wisconsin's economic ties with Taiwan (including $380 million in exports to Taiwan in 2023), and encourages state agencies to explore establishing a Wisconsin representative office in Taiwan to boost trade and cultural exchanges. The resolution does not create new programs or change laws but formally endorses continued cooperation amid Taiwan's 40th anniversary of Wisconsin's sister-state relationship.
Patrick Testin (R) Cory Tomczyk (R) Chris Larson (D) Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R) Melissa Ratcliff (D)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 976: Relating to: grants for community emergency medical services, grants for falls prevention awareness and initiatives, and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 976 allocates $600,000 for municipal emergency medical services programs to hire full-time community paramedics or practitioners, with preference for rural, suburban, and urban programs. It creates a pilot program funding up to seven municipal EMS programs (six initial grants, one potential additional) to expand community-based emergency care. Additionally, the bill adds $200,000 annually for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to fund statewide falls prevention awareness initiatives through the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging. These provisions directly affect municipal EMS programs seeking to hire staff and the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging, which will administer falls prevention efforts.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $600,000 for EMS grants and $200k annually for falls prevention, directly funding public health services per appropriation language.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $600k for EMS hiring and $200k annually for falls prevention, directly funding community health services expansion.95% confidence
Jesse James (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 996: Relating to: funding for grants for community emergency medical services and falls prevention initiatives and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 996 creates a new state appropriation of $600,000 for fiscal year 2025-26 to fund grants supporting community paramedic programs within emergency medical services. It also increases annual funding for falls prevention initiatives by $200,000 per fiscal year (2025-26 and 2026-27). The bill establishes these as continuing appropriations under Wisconsin statute for eligible programs. These funds directly support local health services addressing community safety and injury prevention. The bill takes effect July 1, 2027.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new $600k appropriation and increases annual funding by $200k for community health programs, advancing public spending under state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds community paramedic programs ($600k) and increases falls prevention funding ($200k/year), directly advancing public health services and injury prevention initiatives.95% confidence
Jesse James (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 977: Relating to: grants for economic support specialists and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 977 allocates $1 million for the 2025-26 fiscal year to fund economic support specialist positions in county resource centers across 10 Wisconsin counties. The Department of Health Services must prioritize grants for two rural, two suburban, and two urban counties, with up to four additional grants awarded as needed. Counties receiving funds must submit annual reports detailing the specialist's impact on individuals served. This program expires after the 2025-26 budget year, with no funding allocated for 2026-27.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1M for economic support specialists, funds essential county services via appropriation, aligns with fiscal responsibility and program funding indicators.95% confidence
Jesse James (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 997: Relating to: funding for grants for economic support specialists and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 997 creates a new funding line for economic support specialist positions at resource centers, appropriating $1 million for the 2025-26 fiscal year. It replaces the previous funding mechanism for these specialists (defined under statute 46.2805(10)) with a dedicated appropriation. The bill directly affects resource centers that provide economic support services, ensuring funding for specialist staff positions. This is a procedural budgetary change, not a policy shift, and takes effect immediately for the 2025-26 funding cycle (with a repeal of the prior provision scheduled for July 1, 2027).
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1M for economic support specialist positions, directly funding essential services through dedicated budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds economic support specialists at resource centers, providing direct financial support for worker assistance services under a dedicated appropriation.85% confidence
Jesse James (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 984: Relating to: surplus property held by the Department of Transportation. (FE)

SB 984 requires the Department of Transportation to notify local governments, school districts, and tribal governments before selling surplus land. These entities have 60 days to express interest in acquiring the land for public use, such as parks or transportation projects. If they show interest, the DOT must offer the land at appraised value (or below for transportation projects) only if they provide a detailed public use plan and agree to permanent restrictions on the land's use. The bill ensures surplus land is prioritized for public purposes rather than general sale. Ownership transfers only after payment and confirmation the land will be used as planned.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires DOT to prioritize transportation projects for surplus land sales at reduced prices, facilitating infrastructure development through local public use plans.95% confidence
Patrick Testin (R) Mark Spreitzer (D)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 1025: Relating to: the regulation of wakesurfing and providing a penalty.

SB 1025 regulates wakesurfing by defining the activity and establishing safety requirements. It requires wakesurfers to maintain at least 200 feet from shorelines, docks, people in the water, or other vessels, and mandates wearing a federally approved personal flotation device (PFD). The bill also adds wakesurfing to mandatory boating safety courses, requiring instruction on proper motorboat operation for this activity. These rules apply to recreational wakesurfing, while organized tournaments are exempt under specific conditions.
Dan Feyen (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 1000: Relating to: the name of the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board. (FE)

AB 1000 changes the official name of the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board to the "Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Strengthening Families Board" throughout Wisconsin statutes. This procedural bill updates references to the board in multiple sections of state law but does not alter the board's duties, funding, or operational responsibilities. The change affects how the board is identified in legal documents and communications.
Pat Snyder (R) Jill Billings (D)
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