Rep. Jodi Emerson

Primary AB 765

Failed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: storage of a firearm in residence if child is present and providing a penalty.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires anyone living with or expecting a child to store firearms in a securely locked container or with a trigger lock engaged to prevent accidental access. It establishes penalties for non-compliance, starting with a misdemeanor for a first offense and escalating to a felony for repeat violations. Additionally, the law mandates that law enforcement officers wait at least seven days before arresting parents or guardians whose children were injured or killed in an accidental shooting, allowing district attorneys to consider the impact of the tragedy on the family during the decision to file charges.

Failed Oct 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AB 963

Failed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: main street bounceback grants and making an appropriation. (FE)

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a $25 million fund to provide financial assistance to businesses in Wisconsin that want to open new locations or expand into vacant commercial spaces. The program allows the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to award grants to eligible for-profit businesses, while explicitly excluding nonprofit organizations from receiving funding. Eligibility rules for the grants are designed to be similar to those used in a previous 2023 initiative, giving the corporation flexibility to set specific application procedures. Although the bill was introduced to support local commerce recovery, it ultimately failed to pass during the 2024 legislative session.

Failed May 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AB 669

Vetoed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: a liability exemption for motor vehicle sellers after sale.

Maddy summaryThis bill would have exempted private individuals who sell their own cars from legal liability for accidents or violations that occur after the buyer takes possession of the vehicle. Under the proposed rules, a seller would be protected from civil and criminal claims if they properly signed over the title and both parties intended to transfer ownership, even if the official registration paperwork was not yet completed. The exemption specifically applies to private sales and excludes licensed dealers or wholesalers, while still holding sellers accountable if death or injury resulted from willful or reckless behavior. Although the legislation was passed by the legislature, it was vetoed by the Governor and did not become law.

Vetoed May 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AB 1127

Failed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: increasing the limit on compensation of the executive director and staff of WHEDA. (FE)

Failed May 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AB 1184

Failed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: payment for school medical services. (FE)

Failed May 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AB 775

Failed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: medically accurate information.

Failed Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AB 777

Failed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: the elimination of certain abortion-related regulations.

Failed Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AB 776

Failed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: public funding for pregnancy counseling organizations.

Failed Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AB 1203

Failed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: grants for LGBTQIA+ rights training for school counselors and school social workers and making an appropriation. (FE)

Failed Apr 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary AB 1211

Failed · Wisconsin Assembly · Lead sponsor

Relating to: authorizing a local government to require advance payment from a presidential or vice-presidential campaign for certain expected public event costs. (FE)

Failed Apr 23, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track