Rep. Margaret Arney

Maddy summaryThis bill honors the life and public service of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a civil rights activist and politician who passed away in February 2026. It formally recognizes his contributions to the American civil rights movement, his work with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and his role as a presidential candidate who built a diverse coalition of underserved Americans. The resolution expresses the Wisconsin Legislature's condolences to his family and community while acknowledging his legacy of advocacy for racial equity, economic justice, and voting rights.

Maddy summaryThis bill would require the Wisconsin state courts to remove defendants' names from public eviction records when an eviction case is dismissed. It creates a new rule that mandates redaction of names from the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access Internet site for dismissed eviction actions, while keeping names visible for cases where eviction writs are granted for at least 10 years. The change applies to eviction cases dismissed on or after the bill's effective date. This legislation directly affects tenants involved in dismissed eviction proceedings and modifies how public court records are managed for those specific cases.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans and self-insured state and local health plans to cover vaccines for children from birth to age six that are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If the CDC withdraws a vaccine recommendation, the bill mandates that these plans continue to cover the vaccine based on recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics or the American Academy of Family Physicians. The legislation also directs the state immunization program to consider recommendations from these medical organizations when deciding which diseases to target for elimination. Additionally, the bill requires healthcare providers to maintain records of vaccine administration, including the manufacturer, lot number, and administering provider information.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to amend the Wisconsin Constitution to remove an exception that currently allows slavery or involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime. If passed, it would prohibit all forms of slavery and involuntary servitude without exception, regardless of criminal conviction. The measure requires approval by two successive legislatures and ratification by voters before it becomes law. It directly affects the state's constitutional framework regarding human rights and criminal punishment.

Maddy summaryThis bill would remove specific legal restrictions that currently prohibit state and local government entities from contracting with companies that boycott Israel. By repealing sections 16.75(10p) and 20.931 of the statutes, the legislation aims to eliminate contractual barriers that prevent public agencies from working with businesses involved in such boycotts. The bill also amends related statutes to clarify how state agencies can proceed with procurement decisions without being hindered by these prohibitions. This change would allow government entities to consider all potential bidders without regard to their positions on Israel-related boycotts.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Department of Health Services to create a public health campaign aimed at preventing youth from starting to use tobacco and electronic cigarettes. It also provides funding for grants to local and regional organizations that work on youth vaping prevention and offer cessation services. The legislation includes a requirement for the department to submit annual reports to the governor and legislature evaluating the success of the grant program. Additionally, the bill appropriates $2 million for fiscal year 2026-27 to support these initiatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Office of the Ombudsperson for Corrections within the Department of Administration to investigate complaints from prisoners, staff, contractors, and their families regarding abuse, unfair treatment, or rights violations in state correctional facilities and community-based correctional services. The ombudsperson, appointed by the governor with Senate approval, will receive complaints at no cost to the complainant after internal processes are exhausted, investigate facility policies and practices, and make recommendations to facility operators, the governor, or the legislature. The office will have authority to subpoena records and witnesses, require facility operators to cooperate with investigations, and publish annual reports with statistics on complaints and recommendations on a public website. The bill also authorizes funding for the new position and establishes the ombudsperson's role within the state's correctional oversight structure.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands eligibility for Wisconsin's Medical Assistance program to include parents or caretakers of dependent children and adults under 65 with family incomes between 101% and 133% of the poverty line. The legislation requires the state to seek federal approval before these new eligibility categories take effect, with the changes scheduled to begin on January 1, 2029, if approved. If federal approval is not obtained, individuals meeting the new income and relationship criteria would not qualify for Medical Assistance benefits. The bill also adjusts existing income thresholds for current eligible families and reorganizes statutory sections to accommodate these changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a one-year cooling-off period preventing former state legislators from working as lobbyists immediately after leaving office. It applies to any individual who served as a member of the legislature and prohibits their employment in lobbying roles for 12 months following the end of their term. The provision is designed to prevent potential conflicts of interest by ensuring a separation between legislative duties and lobbying activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the state's indoor smoking ban to explicitly include electronic delivery devices like vapes and e-cigarettes, as well as marijuana use. It defines "smoking" to cover inhaling or exhaling vaporized substances and requires that activated electronic devices be treated the same as traditional smoking in indoor spaces. The legislation applies to businesses and public venues that currently prohibit smoking, extending those restrictions to vaping and marijuana consumption. By clarifying these definitions, the bill ensures existing indoor smoking rules cover modern inhalation methods without requiring new enforcement mechanisms.