Rep. Andrew Hysell

Maddy summaryAJR 20 is a joint resolution that proclaims the week of April 28 to May 2, 2025, as School Nutrition Professionals Appreciation Week. It recognizes the contributions of school nutrition professionals in Wisconsin and encourages the public to show gratitude for their work.

Maddy summaryAssembly Joint Resolution 30 (AJR 30) congratulates the University of Wisconsin-Madison women’s hockey team on winning the 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Hockey National Championship. It commends the team, coaching staff, athletic department, and chancellor for their achievement.

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 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 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.

Maddy summaryAssembly Joint Resolution 42 (AJR 42) proposes an advisory referendum for Wisconsin voters at the general election in November 2026. This referendum asks voters if Wisconsin's congressional delegation should support, and the state Legislature should ratify, an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The proposed amendment would state that only human beings have constitutional rights, not corporations or other artificial entities. It would also declare that money is not speech, allowing for limitations on political contributions and spending.

Maddy summaryAssembly Joint Resolution 36 (AJR 36) proposes to amend the state constitution to establish a fundamental right for all people, including future generations, to a clean, safe, and healthy natural environment. This right would encompass clean water, air, healthy soils, self-sustaining ecosystems, and a safe climate. The bill specifies that these rights are self-executing, cannot be infringed, and would be subject to strict legal review. It also designates the state as a trustee responsible for protecting Wisconsin's natural resources for its citizens. As a "first consideration" bill, it represents the initial step in a multi-stage process to potentially alter the state constitution.

Maddy summaryAJR 54 is a joint resolution that would formally recognize Tuesday, March 25, 2025, as Equal Pay Day in Wisconsin. This resolution highlights the ongoing pay equity gap, noting that women must work further into the new year to earn the same wages their male counterparts earned in the previous year.