Rep. Lee Snodgrass

Maddy summaryAB 307 modifies the calculation method for the pupil participation limit in the state parental choice program. It replaces the previous formula with a new one requiring the limit to equal 10% (0.1) of a school district's enrollment from the prior school year. The bill also removes an existing exemption that allowed certain districts to exceed this limit. This change directly affects school districts participating in the program (excluding eligible districts and 1st-class city districts), limiting the number of students who can use the program each year based on the district's prior enrollment.

Maddy summaryAB 227 prohibits offering anything of value exceeding $1 (or $5 for recall and nomination petitions) to influence whether someone signs or refrains from signing specific election-related petitions. The bill defines "election period" as key time frames before spring elections (starting December 1), general elections (starting April 15), and special or recall elections. It specifically targets inducements for petitions about candidate nominations, recall efforts, or ballot measures on political/social issues during these periods. The law applies to all such transactions, including at candidate nomination meetings, to prevent undue influence on voter participation.

Maddy summaryAB 246 requires certain health insurance plans - including those covering government employees (state, county, city, town, village, or school district) and disability insurance - to cover asthma medications and related supplies like inhalers. It limits out-of-pocket costs to $25 per month for each asthma medication and $50 total for all related supplies, with no deductibles applied. The law applies specifically to these government-backed plans and self-insured employer plans, not all health insurance. It ensures asthma treatment remains affordable without requiring patients to meet deductibles first.

Maddy summaryAJR 72 is a ceremonial resolution that officially recognizes June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth Day in Wisconsin. It does not create new laws or policies but formally declares this date to honor the historical significance of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States following Union troops' arrival in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865. The resolution acknowledges Wisconsin’s longstanding Juneteenth observance, including Milwaukee’s celebration beginning in 1971. As a symbolic gesture, it has no legal effect beyond promoting awareness of this historical milestone.

Maddy summaryAB 323 ratifies the Cosmetology Licensure Compact, an agreement between states to recognize each other's licenses. It allows cosmetologists, aestheticians, and manicurists licensed in another participating state to practice in this state without obtaining a new license, provided they hold a valid "multistate license" from a compact member. The bill amends licensing laws to explicitly permit using such out-of-state licenses (e.g., in sections 454.04(1)(a)2, 454.04(2)(a)) and defines key terms like "multistate license" and "compact." This directly affects licensed professionals seeking to work across state lines within the compact.

Maddy summaryAB 317 creates the Child Care Quality Improvement Program to provide monthly payments to certified child care providers, including licensed centers and school-based programs. It allocates $221 million for fiscal year 2025-26 and $220 million for 2026-27 from the Department of Children and Families budget. The program grants the department rule-making authority to set eligibility, payment amounts, and usage requirements for recipients. The bill repeals outdated sections of existing law and updates funding allocations for quality improvement activities.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution (AJR 70) formally proclaims June 2025 as "Immigrant Heritage Month" in Wisconsin. It recognizes the historical and ongoing contributions of immigrants to Wisconsin's culture, economy, and communities, citing statistics such as 308,000 immigrants in the state and their $13.5 billion in annual household income. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it is a ceremonial declaration urging Wisconsinites to celebrate immigrant contributions and reject prejudice. It directly affects the public by designating a month for community recognition, with no specific groups or programs being altered or funded.

Maddy summaryAB 344 authorizes Wisconsin to place liens on federal properties within the state if federal aid is unlawfully withheld by a presidential executive order or in violation of a court order. The state secretary must calculate the withheld aid amount, report it to the legislature within 60 days, and identify federal properties where liens could be filed. The attorney general would then seek liens totaling no more than the withheld aid amount, and these liens would be released once the federal aid is restored. The bill directly affects state officials (secretary, attorney general) and the state's ability to recover funds from federal property. It creates a specific procedural mechanism for addressing unlawful withholding of federal funds, not new funding programs.

Maddy summaryAB 331 creates a new legal right for individuals who believe their constitutional rights (such as due process or equal protection) were violated by government officials acting under color of law, including police or state employees. It allows victims to sue for damages, court orders to stop violations, and court-ordered attorney fees. The law sets a 6-year deadline to file such lawsuits and applies to both federal and state civil rights violations. It does not apply to cases already covered by existing statutes like 893.80 or 893.82.

Maddy summaryAB 345 requires the state treasurer to withhold state payments to the federal government if federal aid to the state is unlawfully withheld (e.g., via presidential order or court violation). Specifically, the state must calculate the lost federal aid amount, submit a detailed report within 60 days, and withhold matching state payments up to that loss amount over the next year. Once federal aid is restored, the withheld state funds must be paid to the federal government. The bill directly affects state treasury operations and federal budget coordination, with no impact on federal aid recipients.