Rep. Shelia Stubbs

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates the $6.25 annual fishing license fee for Wisconsin resident senior citizens, making the license free for this group. To offset the lost revenue, the legislation creates a new appropriation that transfers an equal amount to the state conservation fund each fiscal year, calculated based on the number of senior fishing licenses issued multiplied by the original $7 fee amount. The changes directly affect senior citizens by removing their license cost while maintaining funding for conservation efforts through the state treasury. The bill also clarifies that there is no issuing fee for these licenses and updates related statutes to reflect the fee reduction.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires motorboats with enclosed living spaces to be equipped with carbon monoxide detection systems and warning stickers to protect occupants from dangerous gas exposure. It mandates that the state provide free safety information and stickers when registering cabin motorboats, while also requiring dealers to ensure new boats meet these safety standards before sale. The legislation establishes specific penalties for operating or selling non-compliant boats, with fines up to $500 for first offenses and up to $300 for repeat violations. These rules apply to boats sold, registered, or operated on the bill's effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new category called "very large customer" for electric utilities and gives the state commission authority to define who qualifies for this class. It requires electric utilities to file rate applications every other year for these customers and mandates that the commission review whether the rates charged are fair and not discriminatory. The commission will also develop specific rules to ensure utilities properly justify how rates cover the costs of serving these large customers. If rates are found to be unreasonable or unfairly discriminatory, the commission can adjust them or modify service terms accordingly.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a comprehensive clean energy framework requiring Wisconsin to achieve 100 percent clean electricity production and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. It creates a new Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy within the Department of Administration to develop and update an economy-wide decarbonization roadmap using sector-based modeling. The legislation sets specific interim targets for carbon-free electricity, including 50 percent by 2030, 65 percent by 2035, 80 percent by 2040, 90 percent by 2045, and full carbon-free status by 2050. State agencies must consider purchasing renewable energy from providers with long-term contracts, though the requirements do not apply if generation is not technically feasible or cost-effective. The bill also provides funding for technology implementation and defines carbon-free resources to include hydroelectric power alongside other renewable sources.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Wisconsin school boards to provide age-appropriate, medically accurate instruction on human growth and development to students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The legislation mandates that any such program include specific topics such as reproductive anatomy, puberty, gender identity, sexual orientation, online safety, and the benefits of abstinence alongside information about contraceptives and disease prevention. Schools must use evidence-based materials recognized by leading medical organizations and ensure instruction supports communication between students and their families about healthy decision-making. The bill also addresses how to handle gender separation in classrooms and emphasizes teaching consent, respectful behavior, and healthy relationships.

Maddy summaryAB 1070 limits county and state agency regulations on shoreland property maintenance. It prohibits counties from requiring approvals, fees, or restrictions for repairing, replacing, or remodeling existing structures (without expanding their footprint) or for vertical expansions under specific conditions. The bill creates a new provision (59.692(1k)(ag)) allowing counties to charge fees for these activities, while repealing prior restrictions on such fees. It directly affects landowners with properties near shorelines who seek to maintain or repair existing structures without expanding them.

Maddy summaryAB 854 creates a grant program funded by taxes on vapor products to support violence prevention efforts. It directs $30,000 for fiscal year 2025-26 and $120,000 for 2026-27 toward local health departments or tribal health centers. These entities can use the funds to run violence prevention programs or award grants to community organizations, but they cannot distribute money to law enforcement agencies or any groups working with them. The bill specifies that applications for these grants must be submitted by June 30 each year.

Maddy summaryAB 966 requires the Department of Justice to create and run a public awareness campaign focused on children's online safety. The campaign must use digital platforms (like the department’s website and social media) and print materials to educate families about internet risks and prevention steps for children. It specifically mandates that the Department provide free educational materials to schools (as defined in statute 118.257(1)(d)) upon request. The bill directly affects children and schools by promoting accessible resources to help prevent exposure to harmful online content.

Maddy summaryAB 964 clarifies that online sexual extortion targeting children falls under existing law by specifying it as a violation of Section 942.095 when the victim is a child (as defined in Section 948.01). This bill directly affects law enforcement agencies investigating internet crimes against children, enabling them to issue administrative subpoenas to internet companies for relevant data without a court order. The key provision streamlines the process for obtaining evidence from online platforms in cases where children are victims of sexual extortion. It does not create new penalties but ensures these cases are explicitly covered under current statutes for investigative efficiency.

Maddy summaryAB 601 amends the statute to exclude certain sports wagers from the legal definition of "bet." Specifically, it exempts wagers made by people physically in the state using mobile devices if the server is on tribal lands and the wager follows an Indian gaming compact entered before April 1, 1993. This directly affects tribal gaming operations that operate under pre-1993 compacts. The bill clarifies that such wagers - conducted via tribal servers under existing agreements - are not considered "bets" under state gambling laws. This is a technical definition change, not a new policy or tax.