AB 119 repeals statute 150.345, which previously governed procedures for transferring nursing home beds between facilities. This bill removes an existing regulatory requirement that nursing homes had to follow when moving beds. It directly affects nursing homes and state agencies responsible for implementing this rule. The bill makes no new policy changes but eliminates a current administrative requirement.
AB 144 reassigns judicial positions within the state's court of appeals system. It eliminates one judgeship in District IV (reducing its total from 4 to 3 judges) and adds one judgeship to District III (increasing its total from 4 to 5 judges). The change takes effect on August 1, 2026, with the District IV position ending on July 31, 2026, and a new District III judge elected in the spring 2026 election for a 2026-2032 term. This directly affects the court structures in Districts III and IV of the court of appeals.
This Senate Resolution (SR 2) designates March 2025 and March 2026 as "Women’s History Months" in Wisconsin. It is a ceremonial resolution with no new policies, funding, or direct impact on specific groups or legislation. The resolution uses historical context about women's contributions in Wisconsin (including suffrage milestones and notable figures) to support the symbolic designation. It does not change any laws or create new obligations. As a procedural resolution, it serves only to recognize and honor women's historical and ongoing roles in the state.
AB 76 creates a state income tax deduction for Wisconsin psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners. It allows eligible professionals to deduct up to $100,000 annually from their taxable income if they practice outside medically underserved areas, or up to $200,000 if they work in such areas (as defined by statute). The deduction applies only to income earned from their specific practice in Wisconsin and is limited to 5 consecutive taxable years, starting within 2 years of beginning or returning to practice in the state. To qualify, practitioners must be licensed and certified as specified in the bill, with the higher deduction requiring service in designated underserved regions.
AB 129 requires all public and private schools to implement safe drinking water systems by developing management plans that specify locations for filtered bottle-filling stations (one per 100 occupants) and filtered faucets. The bill mandates regular testing for lead (max 5 ppb) and PFAS chemicals, with immediate action if contaminants exceed limits - including shutting off affected outlets and replacing filters. Schools must maintain these systems, conduct annual testing, and update plans every five years. The bill is currently pending in the Education Committee after introduction in March 2025.
SB 26 amends state law to restrict technical college districts from leasing their facilities to other organizations, with one exception: leases for child care centers are still permitted. The bill prohibits new facility leases after June 30, 1999, except for child care operations, directly affecting technical college districts by limiting their ability to generate revenue through rentals. This change modifies existing statute 38.14 (2) (d) 1 to eliminate most leasing options for these institutions.
AB 21 amends a statute to prohibit technical college districts from leasing their facilities to others for non-school purposes, with one exception: leases for child care centers remain permitted. This bill directly affects public technical college districts by restricting their ability to generate revenue through facility rentals, limiting such leases to only those supporting child care operations. The key provision clarifies that districts cannot enter new leases after the bill's effective date, except for child care centers, which would continue to be allowed under the existing exception. The bill focuses on defining permissible lease arrangements without creating new programs or funding mechanisms.
SB 72 creates a state income tax deduction for psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners who work in Wisconsin. It allows eligible individuals to deduct up to $100,000 annually from their taxable income if they practice outside medically underserved areas, or up to $200,000 if they work in such areas (as defined by state law). To qualify, professionals must claim the deduction within their first two years of practicing in Wisconsin or returning to the state, and can only use it for up to five consecutive years. The bill directly affects licensed psychiatrists and certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners who meet the location and eligibility requirements.
SB 100 requires first-class cities and their school districts to place at least 25 school resource officers (SROs) in schools during normal hours, before/after school, and at events starting January 1, 2024. It mandates SROs complete a 40-hour training course and requires school districts to use specific safety statistics when assigning officers. The bill establishes a cost-sharing agreement where school districts cover 75% of SRO costs and cities cover 25%, with new certification deadlines for both parties to the joint committee on finance. Failure to meet these requirements risks withholding up to 20% of school district aid or 10% of municipal payments under related statutes. The bill directly affects first-class cities and their school districts through these staffing, training, and financial obligations.
SB 102 ratifies a negotiated agreement between the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee for the 2024-25 fiscal year. It directly affects building trades craft employees covered under the collective bargaining unit at UW-Madison, authorizing the university to implement the agreement using existing funds from appropriations under Section 20.865. The bill formalizes the agreement after employee approval and a joint committee recommendation, requiring the university to file a certified copy with the secretary of state. No new funding is created - only the use of previously approved budget allocations for implementation.
SB 103 ratifies a negotiated labor agreement between the University of Wisconsin System and the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee for the 2024-25 fiscal year. It directly affects building trades craft employees (such as electricians and plumbers) at most University of Wisconsin campuses, excluding those at UW-Madison. The bill authorizes the use of existing funds to implement the agreement, which covers wages, benefits, and working conditions for these employees. It does not create new policy but formally approves an already negotiated contract.
SB 104 requires all public and private schools to develop and maintain a drinking water management plan within 16 months of the law's effective date. The plan must specify locations for filtered bottle-filling stations (at least one per 100 occupants) or filtered faucets, detail water sampling schedules for lead (≤5 parts per billion) and certain chemicals, and outline filter replacement procedures. Schools must test filtered water regularly and immediately shut off outlets if lead exceeds 5 ppb or chemicals exceed standards, posting clear notices until resolved. The law applies directly to school boards and governing bodies managing schools, with no new state funding provided for implementation.
