Wisconsin Bills

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 122: Relating to: recognizing December 25 as the celebration of the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

This joint resolution formally recognizes December 25 as the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ for the Wisconsin Legislature. It expresses the legislature's acknowledgment of Christmas as a sacred day for Christians, referencing biblical events in its preamble. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any specific group or policy. The resolution serves only to affirm the legislature's symbolic recognition of the holiday's religious significance.

Scott Allen (R) Dan Knodl (R) Ron Tusler (R) Dave Murphy (R) Rick Gundrum (R)

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 777: Relating to: Veterans Benefits Education Week.

AB 777 designates the week containing November 11 (Veterans Day) as "Veterans Benefits Education Week" each year. The bill requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation highlighting veterans' entitlements during this week. This procedural measure directly informs veterans about available benefits and establishes an annual observance, with no changes to actual benefit programs. (AB 777, introduced December 17, 2025)

Topics ✓ Veterans

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 769: Relating to: bonding for lead service line replacement and granting bonding authority. (FE)

SB 769 authorizes up to $274.95 million in state bonding to fund lead service line replacement for private water users connected to public water systems. It creates a program allocating $200 million from these bonds as forgivable loans covering up to 50% of replacement costs for homeowners and property owners. The bill directly affects private users of public water systems who own lead service lines, addressing a public health hazard identified by the legislature. Key mechanisms include state bonding authority, allocation through the environmental improvement fund, and forgivable loans administered by the Department of Administration. This policy provides direct financial assistance for replacing hazardous lead pipes in residential water connections.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 772: Relating to: Groundwater Coordinating Council activities funding and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 772 allocates $500,000 annually from the general fund for the Department of Natural Resources' activities related to the Groundwater Coordinating Council during fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. It also increases funding for the University of Wisconsin System by $500,000 each year for its groundwater council-related work under specific statutes. The bill creates a continuing appropriation to support existing council operations and coordination efforts. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, directly affecting state environmental agencies and the University of Wisconsin System.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

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.

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