Maddy summaryThis bill would have allowed licensed mental health professionals from other states to provide telehealth services to Wisconsin patients without needing a separate Wisconsin license, provided they held a valid license in the state where they were physically located while treating. The legislation required these out-of-state providers to inform patients about their licensing status and the ability to file complaints, and mandated that providers submit verification of their credentials to the state department within 30 days of starting practice. It explicitly excluded individuals who already held a compact license under the Interstate Mental Health Compact from these new requirements. Although the bill passed the legislature, it was vetoed by the Governor in March 2024 and subsequently failed to override that veto.
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Maddy summaryThis bill establishes specific rights for parents and guardians regarding their children's upbringing, education, and healthcare, while creating a legal cause of action for violations of these rights. It requires schools to notify parents about controversial subjects taught in classrooms, such as gender identity or systemic racism, and grants parents the ability to opt their children out of related classes based on religious or personal convictions. Additionally, the legislation mandates that parents be informed about disciplinary actions, medical records, and school security systems, and it allows them to file complaints with school boards or sue for up to $10,000 if they believe their rights have been infringed. The law explicitly states that these provisions do not override existing court orders or authorize parents to neglect or abuse their children.
Maddy summaryThis Wisconsin bill proposes expanding the state's individual income tax brackets to apply to higher income levels. It would create two new tax tiers for single filers, heads of households, and married couples, taxing income between $14,320 and $112,500 at 4.40 percent and income above $315,310 at 7.65 percent. The legislation also includes provisions to adjust these tax brackets annually based on changes in the consumer price index to account for inflation. Although the bill passed the legislature, the Governor vetoed it, and the measure failed to override that veto.
Maddy summaryThis bill would update Wisconsin's voter registration rules to ensure that people living in certain residential care facilities and retirement homes can request absentee ballots. It also establishes a process for the state election commission to automatically restore voting rights for individuals whose previous court rulings declared them ineligible to vote, provided a later court review overturns that decision. Under the proposed changes, the commission must notify affected voters of their eligibility within three business days and provide them with the necessary forms to re-register if needed. The legislation aims to streamline administrative procedures and correct past determinations without requiring voters to navigate complex legal hurdles to regain their right to vote.
Maddy summaryAB 545 proposed changes to the composition of the board of directors for Wisconsin's technical college districts. The bill aimed to adjust how members are selected or appointed to ensure broader representation within these educational institutions. Although the legislation passed the legislature, it was vetoed by the Governor and did not become law. Consequently, the original membership structure for these districts remains unchanged.
Maddy summaryThis Wisconsin bill defines voters who are indefinitely confined due to age, frailty, illness, or disability as eligible to automatically receive absentee ballots. It allows these individuals to apply for ballots via fax or email without needing to mail a physical application form and permits them to submit a copy of their signature instead of an original. The legislation also establishes a penalty for officials who fail to provide these ballots to eligible voters. Although the bill was passed by the legislature, it was vetoed by the Governor and subsequently failed to override that veto.