Rep. Lisa Subeck

Maddy summaryAB 516 would allow local governments (counties, cities, towns, school districts) to adopt ranked-choice voting for nonpartisan local elections. Under this system, voters would rank candidates in order of preference instead of selecting just one. The bill provides funding for local governments to update election equipment and software to implement this system. It also modifies tie-breaking procedures for elections where candidates receive equal votes, requiring selection by lot if ranked-choice voting isn't used.

Maddy summaryAB 49 allows minors aged 14 or older who are unaccompanied youth (homeless youth without parental supervision) to consent to medically necessary health care without parental permission. To qualify, a minor must be verified as unaccompanied by specific professionals like school counselors, shelter staff, or social workers. The bill defines "medically necessary care" as treatment meeting established medical standards, including safety, effectiveness, and cost-efficiency. Healthcare providers following this law are protected from liability for providing such care, though the law does not override existing mandatory reporting requirements or other minor consent rights under Chapter 51.

Maddy summaryAJR 49 is a joint resolution expressing formal congratulations to the Milwaukee Rufus King Cheer and Stunt Team for winning two state championships in the Wisconsin Association of Cheer and Pom Coaches (WACPC) competition on February 22, 2025. It recognizes their historic achievement as the first Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) team to win both the Non-Tumble and Cheer Dance division titles in a single season, marking their sixth overall state championship. The resolution specifically thanks the team and their coaches - Olivia Raasch, Ryonna Hendricks, Kydra Johnson, and Destiny Tillman - for their "determination, perseverance, and talent." As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies, only formally acknowledging the team's athletic accomplishment.

Maddy summaryAssembly Bill 464 revises state laws concerning prevailing wages for public works projects. It establishes new definitions for terms related to wage determination areas, types of projects, and specific work classifications, directly affecting local governmental units and contractors. The bill aims to create uniform prevailing wage requirements across the state, explicitly stating that local ordinances requiring prevailing wages are inconsistent with state law. It also outlines the applicability of these wage rules to various public works projects, including infrastructure and facilities acquired by local units, and adds a provision to protect employees' personally identifiable information on these projects.

Maddy summaryAB 249 prohibits the abandonment of boats on state waters or adjacent land without landowner consent. It defines abandonment as leaving a boat unattended for over 7 days without intent to return, or leaving a neglected boat that poses navigation, safety, or environmental hazards. The bill requires law enforcement to issue a 30-day removal notice to owners; if not complied with, or if the boat presents an immediate hazard, authorities may remove it without notice. Violators face fines up to $10,000, up to 9 months in jail, or both, plus liability for removal costs. This directly affects boat owners who leave vessels unattended in waterways.

Maddy summaryAB 466 repeals specific statutes that previously required municipalities to include project labor agreements (PLAs) in public construction contracts for buildings and structures (excluding highways). The bill removes legal provisions allowing cities to mandate PLAs - agreements between contractors and unions covering wages, hours, and working conditions - and eliminates related requirements for contractor classification. This directly affects public contractors and municipalities when awarding bids for non-highway construction projects, as they can no longer legally require PLAs. The amendment to Section 66.0901(6) clarifies that municipalities may set reasonable labor conditions but no longer must include PLAs in contracts. The bill is currently pending in the Workforce Development Committee with fiscal estimates received.

Maddy summaryAB 643 establishes November 11 (Veterans Day) as a state holiday when all state government offices must close. It directly affects state government employees (excluding limited-term staff) by adding Veterans Day as a recognized paid personal holiday, in addition to their existing 9-10 annual paid holidays. The bill amends statutes to include November 11 in the list of holidays requiring office closures and creates a new provision specifying that employees earn one additional paid personal holiday each year specifically for Veterans Day. This change clarifies the holiday schedule and ensures Veterans Day is treated as a standard paid holiday for state employees.

Maddy summaryAB 322 designates the monarch butterfly as Wisconsin's official state butterfly. The bill adds a specific statutory provision (1.10(3)(w)) stating "The monarch butterfly is the state butterfly" and amends another section to include "butterfly" in the list of symbols featured in the Wisconsin Blue Book. This symbolic designation directly affects all Wisconsin residents by formally recognizing the monarch butterfly as a state emblem. The bill does not create new regulations or impact any policies - its sole purpose is to establish a ceremonial state symbol.

Maddy summaryAB 126 amends Wisconsin vehicle safety rules to allow school buses to have two additional back-up lamps - one mounted on each side of the bus - specifically designed to illuminate the rear wheels when the bus is backing up. This change directly affects school bus manufacturers, operators, and school districts that maintain school bus fleets. The bill adds a new provision (347.26(4)(am)) to the statutes, permitting these side-mounted lamps to project white or amber light, while existing limits on standard back-up lamps (max two, illuminating up to 75 feet rearward) remain unchanged for other vehicles. The law updates safety requirements for school buses to improve visibility during backing maneuvers without altering general vehicle lamp regulations.

Maddy summaryAB 589 eliminates specific abortion-related requirements from medical licensing regulations. It removes references to abortion procedures from statutes governing medical board investigations (amending §448.02) and repeals sections requiring parental consent, ultrasound disclosures, or abortion-specific definitions (like §253.10). This directly affects physicians and medical licensing boards by removing mandatory reporting obligations related to abortion care. The bill streamlines medical oversight by excluding abortion-related violations from the list of unprofessional conduct that triggers board investigations.