Rep. Tony Kurtz

Maddy summaryAB 257 expands the authority of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) by allowing them to complete medical forms and verify physical disabilities that previously required a physician's signature. The bill updates specific laws to include certified APRNs as authorized providers who can sign disability assessments for permit applications, such as those for physical disability permits. It also adjusts review procedures for permit denials, making APRNs one of the qualified professionals who can verify medical conditions. This change directly affects APRNs, patients seeking disability permits, and state agencies processing these applications.

Maddy summaryAJR 66 is a symbolic resolution congratulating Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (SWTC) for winning the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The resolution recognizes SWTC’s national recognition as the top two-year college in the U.S., highlighting its success in student outcomes - especially for underserved groups - and its strong employer partnerships and teaching practices. It does not create new laws, provide funding, or alter policies; it solely expresses the Wisconsin legislature’s commendation to SWTC, its staff, students, and community partners. The resolution directly affects SWTC by formally honoring its achievement, with no broader impact on state law or other institutions.

Maddy summaryAssembly Joint Resolution 12 (AJR 12) is a commemorative resolution that honors the life and public service of Patrick Fuller, who served as the Assembly Chief Clerk. The resolution expresses the Wisconsin State Legislature's condolences to his family and friends.

Maddy summaryAJR 14 is a joint resolution from the Wisconsin State Legislature. It formally honors the life and public service of the late Representative David O. Martin, who served five terms in the State Assembly and was known for his bipartisan work on environmental protection and education. The resolution also extends condolences to his family and friends.

Maddy summaryThis bill would have modified Wisconsin's farmland preservation tax credit rules to exclude land used for non-accessory photovoltaic solar energy systems from eligibility. Specifically, it aimed to prevent landowners from receiving tax credits for acres occupied by solar installations that are not considered secondary uses of the property. The legislation sought to apply these changes to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023. Although the bill passed the legislature, it was vetoed by the Governor and did not become law.

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 summaryThis bill proposes changing how Wisconsin voters select candidates for U.S. Senate and House of Representatives seats by implementing a top-five primary system followed by instant runoff voting. Under the new rules, voters in the primary election would be able to rank up to five candidates of their choice in order of preference, rather than selecting a single candidate from a specific party. If no candidate receives a majority of the first-choice votes in the general election, the system would automatically rerun the election using the voters' ranked preferences to determine a winner without requiring a second election. The legislation also includes provisions to ensure voters are clearly informed about how to cast votes across different party lines and how write-in candidates are handled within this ranked-choice framework.