Wisconsin Bills

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 735: Relating to: financing certain infrastructure by special charge approved by a neighborhood improvement district.

SB 735 allows neighborhood improvement districts to approve special property charges to fund infrastructure directly related to residential development within those neighborhoods. Property owners in designated districts would pay these charges, which can be collected in installments over time and included in regular tax bills. The bill requires districts to detail the specific infrastructure being funded and how charges will be allocated per parcel before approval. It applies to neighborhoods where property is owned by multiple owners, with streamlined rules for single-owner areas. This legislation creates a new financing tool for local infrastructure projects without changing general property tax collection methods.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 681: Relating to: regulation of hemp-derived cannabinoid products, renaming the Division of Alcohol Beverages as the Division of Intoxicating Products, creating an occupational tax on hemp-derived cannabinoid products, alcohol beverage warehouses and production arrangements, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)

SB 681 would rename the Division of Alcohol Beverages to the Division of Intoxicating Products and create an occupational tax on hemp-derived cannabinoid products. The bill establishes regulatory requirements for these products, including rules for alcohol beverage warehouses and production arrangements. It grants rule-making authority to the newly named division and includes penalty provisions for violations. This legislation directly affects businesses selling hemp-derived cannabinoid products and alcohol beverage warehouses in the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 754: Relating to: regional transit authorities and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 754 reorganizes how regional transit authorities manage tax revenues. It requires 1.5% of collected transit taxes to fund administrative operations through a new state account, clarifying fund allocation. The bill updates multiple statutes to explicitly include "transit authority" in definitions for entities like housing authorities, redevelopment boards, and local cultural arts districts. This affects all regional transit authorities that impose local taxes under Chapter 77. The changes clarify funding pathways without creating new taxes or services.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 758: Relating to: social media platforms’ treatment of minors and providing a penalty. (FE)

SB 758 restricts how social media platforms handle users under 18 in the state, directly affecting platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook that allow minors to create profiles. The bill prohibits platforms from collecting or using minors' data for personalized content recommendations, algorithmic prioritization, or targeted advertising, while requiring age verification through approved methods. Platforms must also stop showing targeted ads to minors and may only use limited data for account maintenance. Violations could result in civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation, enforced by the state department of justice or affected individuals.

Topics ✓ Technology

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 744: Relating to: reporting of and notifications about restricted movement and solitary confinement in state correctional institutions and county jails and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 744 requires state correctional facilities and county jails to create two new systems: (1) a notification system allowing inmates to designate up to three family members to receive automatic alerts within 24 hours if they face restrictions affecting visits or communication; and (2) a public website reporting system updated every 48 hours, detailing current restrictions, solitary confinement numbers, reasons for solitary confinement, and total inmate populations at all facilities. The bill mandates that sheriffs submit weekly data to the state department to populate the public reporting system, with the system becoming operational by the 7th month after enactment. It appropriates $780,000 for the notification system in fiscal year 2025-26 and $94,200 for staff to support implementation. This directly affects inmates, their families, and the public by increasing transparency around facility restrictions and solitary confinement practices.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 743: Relating to: minimum wage for all inmates and residents of state correctional institutions and county jails and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 743 establishes a minimum wage for inmates working in state correctional institutions and county jails, requiring facilities to pay at least the state's minimum hourly wage rate (currently $10.47/hour) for labor performed. The bill directly affects all inmates engaged in work programs within these facilities, including those in county jails under sheriff oversight. Key provisions include a $2.33/hour wage increase for existing rates and new state funding: $58.9 million for 2025-26 and $88.4 million for 2026-27 for state prison wages, plus $873,000 and $1.31 million for correctional enterprise programs. All wages must be held in trust accounts for inmates and cannot be garnished during their incarceration.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Labor & Employment

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 736: Relating to: an exemption from private detective and private security license and permit requirements.

SB 736 exempts volunteers serving on church security teams from private detective and security licensing requirements while they work on their church's place of worship. The bill defines "church" as a legally recognized religious organization with a congregation that holds regular services. This exemption applies only to the church's primary worship space and does not cover schools or other properties operated by the church. The law creates a specific statutory exemption to simplify volunteer participation in church safety efforts without requiring state licenses.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 734: Relating to: prescription, use, and disposal of abortion-inducing drugs and providing a penalty.

SB 734 requires physicians prescribing abortion-inducing drugs to schedule a follow-up visit within seven days and provide a catch kit and medical waste bag for safe disposal. It holds manufacturers of these drugs responsible for proper disposal and mitigating environmental harm from chemicals that interfere with hormones (endocrine disruptors), with fines up to $20,000 per violation. The bill also mandates wastewater treatment plants to test for these chemicals. It takes effect on May 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Environment

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 749: Relating to: substance abuse counselor-in-training, clinical supervisor-in-training, and prevention specialist-in-training certifications.

SB 749 changes the renewal rules for three specific "in-training" certifications: substance abuse counselor-in-training, clinical supervisor-in-training, and prevention specialist-in-training. It establishes a 2-year renewal period for these certifications and limits renewal to only two times. This directly affects individuals holding these trainee-level credentials who seek to maintain their status without full certification. The bill amends existing statute to clarify these renewal terms, overriding previous provisions for these specific trainee categories.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 742: Relating to: inmate access to transparent windows and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 742 requires all state correctional institutions and county jails to install transparent windows in inmate cells by October 2030. These windows must be at least 1.5 square feet and provide a clear view (92% visibility) of the outdoors. The bill also mandates that inmates have access to view outdoors through such windows for at least 3 hours daily, unless in lockdown or solitary confinement, with specific alternatives if cell windows are unavailable. The legislation appropriates $3.5 million ($500,000 for 2025-26 and $3 million for 2026-27) to cover window installation costs in state facilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 747: Relating to: regulating hemp-derived cannabinoid products.

AB 747 regulates hemp-derived cannabinoid products like delta-8, delta-9, and delta-10 THC gummies or edibles. It requires third-party lab testing for potency, safety (e.g., pesticides, heavy metals), and THC content (max 0.3% or federal max 1%), mandates clear labeling with batch numbers and manufacturer details, and bans sales to people under 21. The bill excludes prescription drugs and certain CBD products governed by separate laws. Businesses must provide test results via QR codes or labels at point of sale.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 682: Relating to: regulating hemp-derived cannabinoid products.

SB 682 regulates hemp-derived cannabinoid products containing specific cannabinoids like delta-8, delta-9, or delta-10 THC (excluding synthetic versions), directly affecting manufacturers, sellers, and consumers of these products. It requires sellers to verify customers are over 21, mandates lab testing for each batch to confirm cannabinoid content (within 10% tolerance), ensure THC levels stay below 0.3% (or federal max 1%), and confirm absence of harmful contaminants like pesticides. Products must display clear labels with manufacturer details, batch numbers, serving sizes, and a certificate of lab analysis. The bill explicitly excludes FDA-approved prescription drugs, certain cannabidiol (CBD) products governed by existing laws, and external hemp products not intended for absorption.

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