Rep. Tyler August

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution establishes the standing committees for the 2025-2026 legislative session, creating 25 committees to handle specific policy areas like education, health, environment, and transportation. It replaces the previous committee structure by listing all committees with their names (e.g., "Education, committee on" and "Science, technology and AI, committee on"). The resolution was adopted by the assembly on January 6, 2025, with 84 votes in favor. As a procedural measure, it directly affects how the assembly organizes its legislative work, not public policy outcomes.

Maddy summaryThis procedural resolution (AR 1) formally notifies the Wisconsin Senate and Governor that the 2025-2026 Assembly is organized for business. It lists all presiding officers (including Speaker Robin Vos), legislative officers (like Chief Clerk Edward Blazel), and political party leaders (such as Majority Leader Tyler August and Minority Leader Greta Neubauer) elected for the new session. The resolution requires the Chief Clerk to immediately transmit this list to the Senate and Governor upon adoption. It does not create new policies or affect constituents, as it solely addresses the administrative organization of the Assembly.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the Wisconsin married persons credit by increasing the maximum benefit amount for spouses with lower earned income. Specifically, it raises the credit limit from $480 to $870 for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023. The change applies to married couples filing joint state tax returns where one spouse has earned income. The legislation was ultimately vetoed by the Governor and did not become law.

Maddy summaryThis Wisconsin bill proposes to lower individual income tax rates for residents in the third tax bracket while simultaneously expanding the retirement income subtraction available to retirees. The legislation would allow more retirees to exclude a larger portion of their pension and retirement account withdrawals from state taxable income, with specific provisions added for those who are permanently and totally disabled. Although the bill passed the legislature, it was vetoed by the Governor and ultimately failed to become law.

Maddy summaryThis Wisconsin bill expands the state tax deduction for retirement income, allowing more people to exclude certain pension and savings withdrawals from their taxable income. It specifically increases the annual deduction limit and adds new categories of eligible payments, including those from the U.S. Coast Guard, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Public Health Service. The legislation also clarifies the definition of disability for individuals under 65 who receive disability payments from non-retirement plans. Although the bill passed the legislature, the Governor vetoed it, and the state legislature did not override that veto, meaning the proposed changes did not become law.

Maddy summaryThis Wisconsin bill proposes expanding the state's individual income tax brackets to apply to higher income levels. It would create two new tax tiers for single filers, heads of households, and married couples, taxing income between $14,320 and $112,500 at 4.40 percent and income above $315,310 at 7.65 percent. The legislation also includes provisions to adjust these tax brackets annually based on changes in the consumer price index to account for inflation. Although the bill passed the legislature, the Governor vetoed it, and the measure failed to override that veto.

Maddy summaryAB 545 proposed changes to the composition of the board of directors for Wisconsin's technical college districts. The bill aimed to adjust how members are selected or appointed to ensure broader representation within these educational institutions. Although the legislation passed the legislature, it was vetoed by the Governor and did not become law. Consequently, the original membership structure for these districts remains unchanged.