Maddy summaryAssembly Joint Resolution 31 proclaims March 31, 2025, as Wisconsin's Transgender Day of Visibility. This resolution formally recognizes the day to acknowledge, celebrate, and elevate transgender and nonbinary people across the state.
Maddy summaryAssembly Joint Resolution 27 is a resolution passed by the Wisconsin State Legislature condemning the pardons and sentence commutations granted to individuals involved in the violent attack on law enforcement officers at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The resolution affirms the legislature's belief that those found guilty of violent assaults against law enforcement should be held accountable for their actions.
Maddy summaryAssembly Joint Resolution 19 honors April 22, 2025, as the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, an event founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin. The resolution encourages Wisconsinites to continue actions to preserve the environment.
Maddy summaryAssembly Joint Resolution 23 designates April 2025 and April 2026 as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Months in Wisconsin. This resolution aims to raise public awareness and understanding of Parkinson's disease, a chronic neurological condition.
Maddy summaryAssembly Joint Resolution 26 is a commemorative resolution introduced by the Wisconsin Legislature. It honors the life and public service of the late Senator Timothy Francis Cullen, recognizing his contributions as a public servant, including his time in the State Senate, as an ombudsman, and in various community roles.
Maddy summaryAssembly Bill 72 (AB 72) proposes that the state join the Driver License Compact, an agreement among states to share information about driving offenses. This directly affects drivers who operate vehicles in different states and the state's motor vehicle licensing authority. Under this compact, states would report convictions for motor vehicle violations to a driver's home state. The home state would then apply its own laws regarding license suspension, revocation, or limitation, giving the same effect to certain serious out-of-state offenses (like DUI or vehicular manslaughter) as if they occurred within its borders. Additionally, it would prevent individuals with suspended or revoked licenses from another compact state from obtaining a new license until the original suspension or revocation period has ended.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the state legislature to convene an extraordinary session if a U.S. President issues an executive order freezing federal aid to the state. This affects state agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations that receive federal funding. During the extraordinary session, the legislature would consider a bill to estimate the amounts of federal aid lost by these entities. The bill would then provide payments from the state's budget stabilization fund to offset these losses, prioritizing essential services. It also includes provisions for the budget stabilization fund to be reimbursed if the state later receives the previously frozen federal aid.
Maddy summaryAB 120 proposes to increase the staffing of the Office of School Safety, which operates under the Department of Justice. The bill authorizes an additional 14.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions for the department. These new positions, funded by general purpose revenue, would become effective on October 1, 2025. The stated purpose of this increase is to support and enhance school safety initiatives.
Maddy summaryAssembly Joint Resolution 13 designates the month of March as Endosalpingiosis Awareness Month. This resolution aims to increase public awareness and education about Endosalpingiosis, a rare disease primarily affecting women.
Maddy summaryAssembly Joint Resolution 7 (AJR 7) designates February 4, 2025, as Transit Equity Day in Wisconsin. This joint resolution aims to recognize the importance of equitable access to public transit for all residents, including people of color, economically disadvantaged individuals, and those with disabilities.
