Rep. Jeff Mursau

Maddy summaryAB 505 creates a state program to help veterinarians in rural counties repay student loans. It provides grants covering up to $100,000 over four years (max $25,000 annually) for vets working full-time in rural areas who provide at least 25% of their care to farm animals. The grants are specifically for repaying debts from veterinary school and are exempt from state income tax. This directly affects veterinarians in qualifying rural counties who meet the employment and farm animal care requirements. The program begins for 2025 veterinary graduates.

Maddy summaryAB 420 requires all teacher preparatory programs in the state to include student teaching consisting of full days for a full semester (or equivalent), matching the cooperating school's schedule. It directly affects teacher training programs and applicants seeking teaching licenses, including those from out-of-state programs that must meet this same student teaching standard. The bill allows limited exceptions for calendar differences between institutions and schools, and specifies that the state superintendent must accept U.S. Department of Education-recognized accreditations for program approval. The bill was referred to the Education Committee in November 2025 but was laid on the table without further action.

Maddy summaryAB 524 raises the legal age for purchasing, selling, or possessing cigarettes, nicotine products, tobacco products, and electronic vaping devices from 18 to 21 years old. The bill prohibits retailers, vendors, and manufacturers from selling these products to anyone under 21, with limited exceptions for parental accompaniment or specific retail settings. It requires stores to display clear signage about the age restriction and mandates training for employees handling these products. The law applies directly to businesses selling tobacco, nicotine, or vaping products across the state, with penalties including fines for violations.

Maddy summaryAB 252 requires Wisconsin child welfare agencies to notify the U.S. Department of Defense within 24 hours if they investigate child abuse or neglect involving a child or unborn child whose parent is in the military (active duty, reserves, or Wisconsin National Guard). This affects military-connected families in Wisconsin and child welfare agencies. The law limits the notice to only the child's or expectant mother's name, address, and the fact that an investigation has started - no additional details. It also reinforces confidentiality for all related reports and records, restricting disclosure to authorized personnel only.

Maddy summaryAJR 110 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Wisconsin Legislature condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine, specifically targeting the abduction and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia. It declares these actions violate the Genocide Convention and constitute genocide, citing Russia's systematic efforts to separate children from families, facilitate forced adoptions, and re-educate them in occupied territories. The resolution formally holds the Russian government responsible for these acts, which it states aim to destroy Ukraine's cultural identity and future generations. As a joint resolution (not a law), it has no legal effect but serves as a formal statement of condemnation.

Maddy summaryAB 436 requires animal testing facilities and breeders to offer dogs and cats for adoption to shelters or rescue groups before euthanizing them, if the animals don't pose health/safety risks. Facilities must provide a 3-week window for adoption offers and submit annual reports tracking adoption numbers, animals used in testing, and shelter partners. This directly affects animal testing facilities (including research labs) and breeders who sell animals to such facilities. Violations carry a $5,000 penalty per animal, with no state liability for compliance actions.

Maddy summaryAB 9 allows representatives from specific federally chartered youth organizations (like those in U.S. Code titles 36, chapters 301, 309, 311, 709, or 803) to provide information to students on public school property. It requires school principals to schedule at least one designated time during the start of each school term for these organizations to share details about their educational and civic programs. The bill directly affects public schools (including charter schools) and students, with the goal of encouraging student participation in these youth organizations. It takes effect for the 2026-27 school year and does not alter existing school policies on other activities.

Maddy summaryAB 477 changes the age threshold for issuing a Missing Child Alert from under 10 years to under 12 years. It directly affects minors under 12 who are believed to be incapable of returning home without assistance due to a physical or mental condition, disability, or inability to navigate safely. The bill amends the statute to adjust the age requirement while maintaining the existing criteria for qualifying alerts. This is a technical adjustment to the alert system's eligibility rules, not a new program or policy. The change aims to expand the alert coverage to include older minors who may still require urgent assistance.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits serving margarine as a butter substitute in public restaurants unless specifically requested by the customer. It also bans using margarine instead of butter for students in schools unless ordered by the student or their parent/guardian, with limited health exceptions requiring a healthcare provider's direction. State institutions (like hospitals or prisons) can only substitute margarine for butter with superintendent approval for specific health reasons. The law aims to ensure butter substitutions are intentional and health-appropriate in these settings.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public school districts to allow military recruiters access to high school common areas and school events during the school day, as mandated by federal law (10 USC 503(c)). It specifically prohibits schools from denying this access based on whether they allow college recruiters or employers, but explicitly states that classrooms during instructional time are excluded. The law applies to all public high schools and takes effect for the 2025-26 school year. It directly affects school districts, which must adjust their policies to comply.