Rep. Kalan Haywood

Primary AB 718

Failed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: waiting period for purchase of handguns.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the waiting period for purchasing handguns in Wisconsin by extending the time a dealer must wait before completing a sale when a background check is unclear. Under the new rules, if the state justice department cannot immediately determine if a buyer is prohibited from owning a firearm, the dealer must wait up to five working days for a final decision instead of the previous 48-hour limit. The change applies to sales occurring on or after the bill's effective date and is designed to ensure more thorough background checks for potential gun buyers.

Failed Oct 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AB 765

Failed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: storage of a firearm in residence if child is present and providing a penalty.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires anyone living with or expecting a child to store firearms in a securely locked container or with a trigger lock engaged to prevent accidental access. It establishes penalties for non-compliance, starting with a misdemeanor for a first offense and escalating to a felony for repeat violations. Additionally, the law mandates that law enforcement officers wait at least seven days before arresting parents or guardians whose children were injured or killed in an accidental shooting, allowing district attorneys to consider the impact of the tragedy on the family during the decision to file charges.

Failed Oct 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AB 1219

Failed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

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

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Department of Workforce Development to study the feasibility of creating a grant program that funds guaranteed jobs in the care economy, such as healthcare, education, and social services. The proposed program would provide grants to public and nonprofit entities to offer at least 100 days of work at $20 per hour, with priority given to specific groups including youth, people with disabilities, low-income households, long-term unemployed individuals, and formerly incarcerated people. The study must analyze the number of positions needed, associated costs, training strategies, and pathways to full-time employment, with results to be reported to state officials within 18 months. To support this research, the bill appropriates an additional $250,000 for the fiscal year 2023-24.

Failed May 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AB 1127

Failed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: increasing the limit on compensation of the executive director and staff of WHEDA. (FE)

Failed May 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AB 775

Failed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: medically accurate information.

Failed Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AB 777

Failed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: the elimination of certain abortion-related regulations.

Failed Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AB 776

Failed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: public funding for pregnancy counseling organizations.

Failed Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AB 537

Failed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: actions in circuit court alleging discrimination in employment, unfair honesty testing, or unfair genetic testing. (FE)

Failed Apr 19, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AB 538

Failed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: prohibiting an employer from relying on information about a prospective employee's compensation when making employment decisions or inquiring about a prospective employee's compensation and from restricting an employee's right to disclose compensation information, allowing actions in circuit court, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Failed Apr 19, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AJR 53

Passed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: celebrating the 175th year of Wisconsin's statehood.

Passed Apr 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track