Rep. Dave Murphy

Maddy summaryAB 993 establishes a process for automatically removing expired state rules from Wisconsin's official rulebook. It requires agencies to conduct economic impact analyses for new rules that could cost businesses, local governments, or individuals over $10 million in implementation and compliance costs over two years, potentially halting rulemaking. The bill includes special provisions for "readopting" existing rules (renewing without changes), requiring agencies to analyze costs and benefits of the original rules instead of new rule costs. This affects state agencies creating rules and businesses, local governments, and individuals impacted by regulatory changes.

Maddy summaryAB 717 is a procedural bill that renumbers an existing statute section (changing 961.16 (3) (cm) to 961.14 (2) (nd) 9g) within the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. It does not create new penalties or list carfentanil as a controlled substance; it only adjusts the statutory reference for administrative clarity. This bill directly affects the legal code structure but does not change any existing penalties or substance classifications. The summary is limited to the procedural renumbering, as no substantive policy changes are described in the bill text.

Maddy summaryAB 714 requires health insurers, administrators, and pharmacy benefit managers to provide large employers (those with 50+ employees) full access to their health claims data. The bill states that employers (as "plan sponsors") own this data, including detailed records of high-cost claims (exceeding $25,000 for medical, $10,000 for pharmacy), billing statements, payment histories, and rebate information. Insurers and pharmacy managers must deliver this data within 7 business days of a written request, in electronic format, and cannot sell the data without employer and individual permission. The law aims to give employers greater transparency into their health plan costs and administration.

Maddy summaryAB 718 regulates the prescription, use, and disposal of abortion-inducing drugs. It requires physicians to schedule a patient follow-up within 7 days after prescribing such drugs and provide a catch kit and medical waste bag for proper disposal. The bill also holds drug manufacturers responsible for safely disposing of abortion-related waste and mitigating endocrine disruptors (chemicals interfering with hormones), imposing fines up to $20,000 per violation. Additionally, it mandates wastewater treatment plants to test for endocrine disruptors. The law takes effect on May 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryAB 747 regulates hemp-derived cannabinoid products like delta-8, delta-9, and delta-10 THC gummies or edibles. It requires third-party lab testing for potency, safety (e.g., pesticides, heavy metals), and THC content (max 0.3% or federal max 1%), mandates clear labeling with batch numbers and manufacturer details, and bans sales to people under 21. The bill excludes prescription drugs and certain CBD products governed by separate laws. Businesses must provide test results via QR codes or labels at point of sale.

Maddy summaryAB 712 clarifies the sales tax exemption for personal farm property or household goods sold at auctions online. It defines an "auction event" for internet sales as the consecutive days winning bids are selected (not just when property is available), while maintaining a limit of five or fewer such auctions per year by the same auctioneer at one location. This primarily affects small-scale auctioneers selling personal items online, ensuring they meet the exemption criteria. The bill updates definitions to explicitly include internet bidding periods without changing the exemption's core eligibility rules.

Maddy summaryAB 752 makes it a Class H felony to use an absentee ballot drop box, U.S. mail, or commercial carrier while committing election fraud under existing law (s. 12.13). The bill directly affects individuals who attempt to fraudulently submit absentee ballots through these specific methods. Its key provision increases penalties for this type of fraud by classifying it as a felony rather than a lesser offense. The law focuses solely on the method of submission during fraudulent activity, not on the act of voting itself.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution formally recognizes December 25 as the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ for the Wisconsin Legislature. It expresses the legislature's acknowledgment of Christmas as a sacred day for Christians, referencing biblical events in its preamble. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any specific group or policy. The resolution serves only to affirm the legislature's symbolic recognition of the holiday's religious significance.

Maddy summaryAB 767 requires Wisconsin's retirement systems (including the Wisconsin Retirement System and Milwaukee's city/county systems) to vote on shareholder proposals based solely on the financial returns for participants, not social or environmental goals. It prohibits voting to advance environmental, social, or governance objectives unless an economic analysis proves it benefits participants financially. The bill also restricts how retirement boards use proxy advisory firms, mandating that their recommendations must align with the sole economic interest of participants and banning recommendations based on prior shareholder support or non-financial criteria. These rules apply to all voting on shareholder proposals, including executive compensation votes.

Maddy summaryAB 746 exempts church volunteers serving on a church safety or security team from needing a private security license while working within the church's place of worship during their volunteer duties. The bill creates a specific legal definition of "church" (requiring distinct legal existence, a congregation, and regular religious services) and limits the exemption strictly to the church's worship space. It explicitly states this exemption does not apply to schools or other properties operated by the church. The bill aims to reduce regulatory barriers for faith-based organizations using volunteer security at their primary worship locations.