Rep. Jenna Jacobson

Primary AB 1051

Failed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: creating an office of gun violence prevention in the Department of Justice and making an appropriation. (FE)

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the Department of Justice, led by a director appointed by the Attorney General. It establishes state policy recognizing gun violence as a public health crisis and requires the office to develop strategies that address root causes like poverty, racism, and trauma while involving community partners and health experts. The legislation mandates that the office submit a written action plan to the legislature every two years detailing how it will use a public health approach to improve safety in high-risk communities. Additionally, the bill appropriates state funds to increase the authorized staff positions needed to direct this new office.

Failed Oct 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AB 765

Failed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: storage of a firearm in residence if child is present and providing a penalty.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires anyone living with or expecting a child to store firearms in a securely locked container or with a trigger lock engaged to prevent accidental access. It establishes penalties for non-compliance, starting with a misdemeanor for a first offense and escalating to a felony for repeat violations. Additionally, the law mandates that law enforcement officers wait at least seven days before arresting parents or guardians whose children were injured or killed in an accidental shooting, allowing district attorneys to consider the impact of the tragedy on the family during the decision to file charges.

Failed Oct 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AB 963

Failed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: main street bounceback grants and making an appropriation. (FE)

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a $25 million fund to provide financial assistance to businesses in Wisconsin that want to open new locations or expand into vacant commercial spaces. The program allows the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to award grants to eligible for-profit businesses, while explicitly excluding nonprofit organizations from receiving funding. Eligibility rules for the grants are designed to be similar to those used in a previous 2023 initiative, giving the corporation flexibility to set specific application procedures. Although the bill was introduced to support local commerce recovery, it ultimately failed to pass during the 2024 legislative session.

Failed May 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AB 446

Failed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: designating the monarch butterfly as the state butterfly.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the monarch butterfly as the official state butterfly of Wisconsin. It achieves this by adding a new section to the state statutes that explicitly names the monarch in this role and updating the Wisconsin Blue Book to include butterflies alongside other official state symbols. While the legislation was introduced in the 2024 session, it did not pass into law during that legislative cycle.

Failed May 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AB 1127

Failed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: increasing the limit on compensation of the executive director and staff of WHEDA. (FE)

Failed May 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AB 775

Failed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: medically accurate information.

Failed Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AB 777

Failed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: the elimination of certain abortion-related regulations.

Failed Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AB 776

Failed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: public funding for pregnancy counseling organizations.

Failed Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AJR 127

Passed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: proclaiming the month of March 2024 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month throughout the state of Wisconsin.

Passed Apr 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AJR 30

Passed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: congratulating the Milwaukee Rufus King Cheer and Stunt Team on their two 2023 State Title wins.

Passed Apr 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track