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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SJR 45: Relating to: proclaiming May 2025 and May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Months.

This joint resolution proclaims May 2025 and May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Months in Wisconsin. It officially recognizes the historical contributions of Jewish Americans to the state and nation's civic, social, economic, and cultural life.
Brad Pfaff (D) Jodi Habush Sinykin (D) Mark Spreitzer (D) Chris Larson (D) Dianne Hesselbein (D)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 186: Relating to: study of guaranteed employment grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Assembly Bill 186 requires the Department of Workforce Development to conduct a study on establishing a guaranteed employment grant program. This study will examine the requirements, costs, and eligibility for a program that would offer grants to public and nonprofit entities in the "care economy" to create jobs. These jobs would pay at least $20 per hour for 100 days, targeting specific groups such as young adults, individuals with disabilities, low-income heads of households, the long-term unemployed, and previously incarcerated individuals. The department must submit a report with its findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature within 18 months. The bill appropriates $250,000 to the Department of Workforce Development to conduct this study and create the report.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill makes an appropriation to fund a study for a job creation program targeting vulnerable groups, advancing fiscal investment in public services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProposes study for guaranteed employment program with $20/hr minimum wage targeting vulnerable workers, advancing job creation and fair pay standards.95% confidence
Karen Kirsch (D) Alex Joers (D) Francesca Hong (D) Mike Bare (D) Shelia Stubbs (D)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SJR 33: Relating to: declaration of the Economic Justice Bill of Rights.

SJR 33 is a Senate Joint Resolution that declares an "Economic Justice Bill of Rights" for the people of Wisconsin. This resolution outlines ten fundamental rights, including the right to a job that pays a living wage, adequately funded public education, affordable healthcare, and a clean and sustainable environment. It serves as a legislative declaration affirming these principles for all Wisconsinites, regardless of background.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExplicitly declares 'adequately funded public education' as a fundamental right in the Economic Justice Bill of Rights, directly advancing educational funding.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExplicitly declares 'a clean and sustainable environment' as a fundamental right, directly advancing environmental protection goals without ambiguity.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly declares 'affordable healthcare' as a fundamental right in its Economic Justice Bill of Rights, directly advancing healthcare access and affordability for Wisconsinites.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly declares right to 'a job that pays a living wage,' directly advancing worker compensation standards under Labor & Employment.95% confidence
Mark Spreitzer (D) Chris Larson (D) Dianne Hesselbein (D) Jeff Smith (D) Kelda Roys (D)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 44: Relating to: allowing advanced practice nurse prescribers to pronounce the date, time, and place of a patient’s death for purposes of the preparation of death records.

Assembly Bill 44 allows advanced practice nurse prescribers to pronounce the date, time, and place of a patient's death for the purpose of preparing death records. This bill amends existing statutes to include advanced practice nurse prescribers in the list of professionals legally authorized to make such pronouncements. To do so, the advanced practice nurse prescriber must be certified to issue prescription orders, have been directly involved in the patient's care, and follow accepted medical standards. This change primarily affects advanced practice nurse prescribers and the process of death record preparation.
Barbara Dittrich (R) Dan Knodl (R) Dave Murphy (R) Rick Gundrum (R) David Steffen (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 22: Relating to: limitations on the total value of taxable property that may be included in, and the lifespan of, a tax incremental financing district created in the city of Middleton. (FE)

Assembly Bill 22 creates specific exceptions for Tax Incremental District (TID) Number 6 in the city of Middleton. It exempts this particular district from a 12 percent limit on the total value of taxable property that can be included within it. The bill also removes other general limitations that would otherwise apply to TIDs. These exceptions are applicable only if TID Number 6 is established by the city of Middleton's common council on or before June 1, 2025.
Alex Joers (D) Mike Bare (D) Dave Armstrong (R) Tony Kurtz (R) Margaret Arney (D)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 12: Relating to: state agency status for certain physician assistants and advanced practice nurses who provide services without compensation for local health departments or school districts. (FE)

Assembly Bill 12 grants "state agency status" to physician assistants and advanced practice nurse prescribers who volunteer their services. This status applies when they provide uncompensated healthcare services for local health departments or school districts. For local health departments, this covers services requiring medical oversight, and for schools, it includes immunization programs. By gaining state agency status, these providers would be considered agents of the Department of Health Services for specific legal protections, such as representation by the attorney general, provided they adhere to state protocols.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareGrants state agency status to volunteer healthcare providers (PAs/nurses) for public health services, enhancing access to uncompensated care in health departments/schools.95% confidence
Dan Knodl (R) Calvin Callahan (R) Rick Gundrum (R) Dave Armstrong (R) Christine Sinicki (D)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 32: Relating to: designating the first full week in May as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week.

Assembly Joint Resolution 32 designates the first full week in May as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in Wisconsin. This resolution aims to raise awareness about Tardive Dyskinesia (TD), a condition associated with antipsychotic medication use, and emphasizes the importance of early detection and routine screening for individuals prescribed these medications.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDesignates awareness week for Tardive Dyskinesia, promoting early detection in antipsychotic treatment, aligns with mental health care support and patient safety initiatives.85% confidence
Dan Knodl (R) Dave Murphy (R) Clint Moses (R) David Steffen (R) Christine Sinicki (D)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 11: Relating to: pelvic exams on unconscious patients and creating an administrative rule related to hospital requirements for pelvic exams on unconscious patients.

Assembly Bill 11 mandates that hospitals must obtain written informed consent from a patient before a pelvic examination is performed solely for educational purposes while the patient is under general anesthesia or otherwise unconscious. This bill creates a new statute requiring hospitals to ensure this consent is secured. Additionally, it directs hospitals to establish and maintain written policies and procedures that enforce this requirement for educational pelvic exams on unconscious patients.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates informed consent for educational pelvic exams on unconscious patients, protecting patient rights in healthcare procedures.95% confidence
Karen Kirsch (D) Barbara Dittrich (R) Scott Allen (R) Dan Knodl (R) Ron Tusler (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 134: Relating to: the effective date of certain provisions contained in 2023 Wisconsin Act 126.

Assembly Bill 134 changes the effective dates for provisions within 2023 Wisconsin Act 126. It establishes July 1, 2025, as the general effective date for most of Act 126. However, the bill specifically delays the implementation of a detailed list of sections from Act 126 until December 1, 2027. This means that certain legal requirements or changes introduced by Act 126 will take effect at a later date than originally planned.
Dan Knodl (R) Rick Gundrum (R) David Steffen (R) Jerry O'Connor (R) Jeff Mursau (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 8: Relating to: agreements for direct primary care.

Assembly Bill 8 establishes a legal framework for "direct primary care agreements" between health care providers and patients. These agreements allow patients or their employers to pay a direct subscription fee for a defined set of primary care services, rather than billing an insurer on a fee-for-service basis for those specific services. The bill outlines criteria for valid agreements, including requirements for written contracts, clear disclosures that these are not health insurance, and rules regarding termination and patient selection. It prohibits providers from declining or terminating an agreement solely based on a patient's health status or other protected characteristics.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes legal framework for direct primary care subscriptions, improving patient access to primary services without insurance, aligning with access-focused healthcare support.85% confidence
Barbara Dittrich (R) Karen Hurd (R) Cindi Duchow (R) Jessie Rodriguez (R) Dave Murphy (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 42: Relating to: permitting pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Senate Bill 42 allows pharmacists to prescribe and dispense hormonal contraceptive patches and self-administered oral hormonal contraceptives to individuals aged 18 and older. Pharmacists must follow specific procedures, including having patients complete a self-assessment questionnaire and undergo a blood pressure screening. The Pharmacy Examining Board will create rules for this process, which also requires pharmacists to report prescriptions to a patient's primary care practitioner and maintain malpractice insurance. Additionally, the bill ensures that Medical Assistance covers these contraceptive services when provided by certified pharmacists.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands access to contraceptive care by allowing pharmacists to prescribe hormonal contraceptives, improving patient access without requiring a physician visit.95% confidence
Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R) Jesse James (R) Howard Marklein (R)
failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 39: Relating to: establishment of a Palliative Care Council. (FE)

SB 39 proposes the establishment of a Palliative Care Council. This council would likely address matters related to palliative care services, which aim to provide comfort and support for patients with serious illnesses. An amendment to the bill details the required composition of the council's physician members. Specifically, it mandates that five physicians serve on the council, including two palliative care physicians (one specializing in pediatric palliative care) and two primary care physicians.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes council to improve palliative care services for serious illness patients, enhancing patient support and access to specialized care.95% confidence
Mark Spreitzer (D) Tim Carpenter (D) Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D) Melissa Ratcliff (D) Jesse James (R)
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