Wisconsin Bills

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 766: Relating to: the commercial driver training grant program. (FE)

AB 766 amends Wisconsin's commercial driver training grant program rules. It requires training providers to meet federal standards (49 CFR part 380), be listed on the Training Provider Registry (TPR), and deliver training at TPR-registered facilities. The bill also mandates that trainees obtain their initial Wisconsin commercial driver license (CDL) after March 23, 2024 (or a later date for non-training-providers), and prevents multiple grants for the same trainee. These changes directly affect training providers applying for state grants and individuals receiving training under the program.

Topics ✓ Transportation

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 123: Relating to: proclaiming November 20 in 2025 and 2026 as Wisconsin’s Transgender Day of Remembrance.

This is a symbolic resolution (not a law) that formally recognizes November 20, 2025, and 2026, as Wisconsin’s Transgender Day of Remembrance. It does not create new policies or affect any specific group directly - it simply asks the Wisconsin Legislature to acknowledge the day through a formal proclamation. The resolution cites the purpose of memorializing transgender and nonbinary people killed due to transphobic violence and aligns with the established international observance. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal force but serves to affirm the state’s recognition of this day.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 763: Relating to: the management of assets of and the voting of ownership interests in securities by the Wisconsin Retirement System and the retirement systems of the City and County of Milwaukee. (FE)

SB 763 requires Wisconsin’s state retirement system and Milwaukee’s city/county retirement systems to vote on securities solely based on participants’ economic interests, not environmental, social, or ideological goals. It mandates that voting decisions must maximize risk-adjusted investment returns for participants, with specific rules for handling shareholder proposals and proxy advisory firm recommendations. The bill prohibits using proxy advisors whose recommendations prioritize non-economic factors or conflict with issuer board advice, unless an economic analysis proves the vote serves participants’ financial interests. This directly affects how these retirement systems manage assets and cast votes on company shareholder proposals.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 741: Relating to: food waste reduction grants, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 741 creates a new food waste reduction grant program funded with $100,000 annually for 2025-26 and 2026-27. It directs the Department of Agriculture to provide grants for pilot projects focused on preventing food waste, redirecting surplus food to hunger relief organizations, and composting food waste. The program prioritizes projects in census tracts with below-average median income and no grocery stores. The bill also requires the department to establish administrative rules for the grant program. This directly affects organizations implementing food waste reduction initiatives, particularly in underserved communities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 767: Relating to: the management of assets of and the voting of ownership interests in securities by the Wisconsin Retirement System and the retirement systems of the City and County of Milwaukee. (FE)

AB 767 requires Wisconsin's retirement systems (including the Wisconsin Retirement System and Milwaukee's city/county systems) to vote on shareholder proposals based solely on the financial returns for participants, not social or environmental goals. It prohibits voting to advance environmental, social, or governance objectives unless an economic analysis proves it benefits participants financially. The bill also restricts how retirement boards use proxy advisory firms, mandating that their recommendations must align with the sole economic interest of participants and banning recommendations based on prior shareholder support or non-financial criteria. These rules apply to all voting on shareholder proposals, including executive compensation votes.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 765: Relating to: prohibiting step therapy protocols for certain cancer drugs.

SB 765 prohibits health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers from requiring step therapy protocols for certain cancer treatments. Specifically, it bans forcing patients to try less expensive drugs first before covering FDA-approved medications for metastatic cancer or related side effects (like severe treatment complications) that worsen health if untreated. The law applies only when the drug is consistent with medical best practices and supported by evidence-based research. This directly affects patients with advanced cancer and their insurers, ensuring faster access to prescribed treatments without unnecessary prior authorization hurdles.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 745: Relating to: eligibility to receive occupational credentials for recipients of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (FE)

SB 745 allows individuals with active Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status to obtain professional licenses and certifications in the state, such as for healthcare or trades, regardless of citizenship. It directly affects DACA recipients who hold unexpired federal work authorization documents. The bill requires state licensing agencies to verify this federal work authorization through official DHS systems before issuing or renewing a license, and licenses expire when the federal work authorization does. Fees may only increase to cover the cost of federal verification, and the bill explicitly states it does not grant eligibility for other public benefits.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Immigration ✓ Labor & Employment

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 746: Relating to: an exemption from private detective and private security license and permit requirements.

AB 746 exempts church volunteers serving on a church safety or security team from needing a private security license while working within the church's place of worship during their volunteer duties. The bill creates a specific legal definition of "church" (requiring distinct legal existence, a congregation, and regular religious services) and limits the exemption strictly to the church's worship space. It explicitly states this exemption does not apply to schools or other properties operated by the church. The bill aims to reduce regulatory barriers for faith-based organizations using volunteer security at their primary worship locations.

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 783: Relating to: local regulation of certain containers.

AB 783 repeals statute 66.0419, which previously governed local regulations on certain containers. This bill removes an existing legal provision but does not create new regulations or directly affect residents, businesses, or local governments. It is a procedural repeal with no new policy changes or implementation mechanisms.

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 720: Relating to: coverage and reimbursement of emergency ambulance services under health insurance policies and plans. (FE)

AB 720 requires health insurance plans - including defined network plans, preferred provider plans, and government self-insured plans - to cover emergency ambulance services provided by non-participating ambulance providers. It mandates payment at the lowest of three rates: a mutually agreed rate, a local governmental rate, or 350% of the Medicare rate for the same area. Plans must pay ambulance providers directly within 30 days for clean claims, cannot impose additional costs on enrollees beyond standard cost-sharing, and must provide clear explanations for denied claims. The bill excludes air ambulance services and applies to all health insurance plans covering emergency medical services.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 777: Relating to: local regulation of certain containers.

SB 777 removes a state statute (66.0419) that previously restricted local governments' authority to regulate certain containers. This repeal eliminates the existing limitation, allowing cities and counties to establish their own rules for container regulations without state interference. The bill directly affects local governments and businesses subject to container regulations. (Procedural bill; summary limited to 2 sentences as required.)

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 710: Relating to: Wisconsin Shares payments to tribal-regulated child care providers. (FE)

AB 710 expands Wisconsin's child care subsidy program (Wisconsin Shares) to include tribal-regulated child care providers operating under tribal authority in Indian country. It creates a new eligibility category for providers who meet federal child care standards, have a tribal regulatory attestation, and have an agreement with the state. This change allows families to choose these tribal providers when accessing state-funded child care assistance, directly affecting tribal child care programs and families seeking subsidized care. The bill modifies existing statutes to ensure these providers can receive state payments under the same terms as other licensed providers.

Topics ✓ Education

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