Rep. Tip McGuire

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 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 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.

Maddy summaryAJR 40 is a commemorative resolution that celebrates 50 years of strength and resilience of the Hmong, Lao, Cambodian, and Vietnamese people. It honors the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the Vietnam War, the Secret War in Laos, and the Fall of Phnom Penh in Cambodia in 1975, recognizing the contributions of these communities, particularly those who resettled in Wisconsin.

Maddy summaryAssembly Joint Resolution 39 officially recognizes Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. This resolution by the Wisconsin State Legislature aims to honor the significant contributions of Asians, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history and diversity of the United States and Wisconsin.

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 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 summaryAB 355 removes specific restrictions on abortion access and requires certain health insurance plans to cover abortion care without cost-sharing. It directly affects patients seeking abortion services and health insurers offering coverage under specified plans. Key provisions eliminate mandatory waiting periods and counseling requirements, while mandating coverage for abortion services in state-regulated health insurance plans. This policy change aims to improve access by removing regulatory barriers and ensuring insurance coverage.

Maddy summaryAB 435 restructures funding and governance for Wisconsin's Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 conservation program. It establishes a new Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Board with specific member appointments (including assembly/senate representatives, environmental groups, tribal representatives, and outdoor recreation stakeholders) and creates two new grant programs: one for nonprofit conservation organizations ($5 million annually) and a tribal co-management program ($3 million annually). The bill also adjusts debt limits for the program and modifies how funds are allocated from the capital improvement fund to support state parks, local recreation, and boating facilities. This directly affects conservation organizations, tribal governments, local municipalities, and outdoor recreation businesses receiving program funding.

Maddy summaryAB 378 requires all state agencies to mask or anonymize personally identifiable information (PII) before sharing it with the federal government, directly affecting state agencies handling sensitive data like health records or social services. The bill allows limited exceptions for sharing unmasked data when required by law, for legislative constituent services, or for court operations. It also creates a civil lawsuit option for individuals harmed by negligent violations, allowing recovery of actual damages, up to $1,000 in punitive damages, and attorney fees. The law aims to strengthen data privacy protections by limiting federal access to identifiable state records without explicit safeguards.