Rep. Ryan Clancy

Maddy summaryAJR 117 is a non-binding Wisconsin legislative resolution calling on the federal government to immediately resolve the U.S.-China trade war. It specifically highlights harm to Wisconsin’s soybean industry, noting that 16,000 farmers and a $1.3 billion sector face lost access to China - the world’s top soybean buyer - while Argentina now supplies China instead due to federal trade actions. The resolution argues that current federal priorities, including a $20 billion Argentina bailout, undermine Wisconsin farmers without addressing the trade war. As a symbolic measure, it does not change laws but urges federal action to protect the state’s agricultural economy.

Maddy summaryAB 97 extends health coverage under Wisconsin's Medicaid program (Medical Assistance) for postpartum women from 60 days to 365 days after pregnancy, directly affecting pregnant and postpartum women who qualify for the program. The bill changes eligibility rules to ensure coverage continues without regard to income changes during this extended period. It also adds a provision allowing women with family incomes above 300% of the poverty line to qualify if their income is spent on medical care or health insurance premiums. This policy update aims to provide longer-term health coverage for new mothers during a critical postpartum period.

Maddy summaryAB 263 requires disability insurance policies and self-insured health plans to cover diagnostic breast examinations and supplemental screenings for individuals at increased breast cancer risk, as defined by National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines or breast density (per American College of Radiology standards). It mandates coverage without copays or deductibles for these specific screenings, including diagnostic exams for abnormalities and supplemental screenings for high-risk patients. The bill applies to all affected plans, ensuring coverage regardless of symptoms and prohibiting cost-sharing for these services. This directly impacts patients with dense breast tissue, family history, or other risk factors, as well as the insurers and employers offering these health plans.

Maddy summaryAB 476 creates a new legal right for employees to sue employers or co-workers for creating an "abusive work environment" that causes physical or psychological harm. It defines "abusive conduct" as repeated verbal abuse, threats, sabotage of work, or exploitation of health conditions - excluding single incidents unless exceptionally severe. Employees can seek remedies like medical costs, back pay, or front pay through a civil lawsuit filed within one year of the abusive conduct, while also prohibiting retaliation for reporting abuse or participating in investigations. The law directly affects employees experiencing such conduct and employers/co-workers who engage in it, with specific procedures requiring notification to the department for certain claims.

Maddy summaryAB 698 designates the hen-of-the-woods mushroom (Grifola frondosa) as Wisconsin's official state mushroom. The bill adds this designation to Wisconsin's state symbols by creating a new section (1.10 (3) (w)) in the statutes and amends another section to include "mushroom" in the list of items covered by the Wisconsin Blue Book. This is a ceremonial measure with no regulatory or financial impact, solely recognizing a specific mushroom species for symbolic state identity. It does not affect any laws, regulations, or individuals beyond this symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryAB 688 creates a temporary Shared Revenue Advisory Council to review and recommend improvements to how Wisconsin distributes supplemental county and municipal aid. The council, composed of legislative leaders, local association representatives, and the revenue secretary, must study revenue variations, evaluate current distribution formulas, and propose fairer methods for 2027 and beyond. It requires the council to submit recommendations by January 2027, including a formula that maintains or increases aid for all counties/municipalities and accounts for population and equalized value changes. The bill also establishes a new funding mechanism: starting in 2026, payments will adjust annually based on tax revenue changes (using $16.2575 million as the base for 2026-27) and include a population-based supplement for larger cities. This directly affects all Wisconsin counties and municipalities receiving supplemental aid under existing statutes.

Maddy summaryAB 680 prohibits the sale of intoxicating hemp products to individuals under age 21. It defines "intoxicating hemp products" as those containing specific cannabinoids (like delta-8 THC) above certain thresholds (e.g., over 0.3% concentration for solids, 1mg per 12oz beverage). Retailers must verify age, use child-resistant packaging, display age warnings, and provide QR codes linking to product testing certificates. This applies only to products that can cause intoxication, not all hemp products (which remain legal with under 0.3% THC).

Maddy summaryAB 684 repeals and revises specific laws related to Milwaukee's fire and police department governance and a tax provision for rail projects, as originally enacted under 2023 Act 12. It modifies the appointment rules for the fire and police board (requiring political balance and 45-day appointment deadlines), mandates an annual policy review by the board, and requires a two-thirds city council vote to change department policies. The bill also clarifies that tax incentives for rail projects do not apply to Milwaukee's Lakefront Line route. These changes directly affect Milwaukee's fire and police departments, the city council, and the board of fire and police commissioners.

Maddy summaryAB 694 amends multiple state statutes to explicitly prohibit the use of eminent domain (government power to take private land) for establishing or extending recreational trails, bicycle ways, bicycle lanes, or pedestrian paths. It directly affects state agencies, counties, and cities when acquiring land for public parks, trails, or related infrastructure. The bill adds consistent language across various land acquisition statutes, banning condemnation for these specific purposes while allowing it for traditional park or trail development under other provisions. This policy change clarifies that governments cannot use eminent domain to build or expand recreational trails or bike/pedestrian pathways, though they may still acquire land for other park-related projects.

Maddy summaryAB 690 prohibits local governments (like cities and counties) from granting preferential treatment or discriminating based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, or sexual orientation in hiring employees or awarding public works contracts. The bill amends statutes to state that political subdivisions may not use these protected characteristics in employment decisions or contracting, unless required to secure federal aid. This directly affects how local governments manage their workforce and public construction projects. The law would require neutrality in these hiring and contracting processes, with no exceptions beyond federal requirements.