Sen. André Jacque

Maddy summarySenate Bill 234 requires school boards, certain charter schools, and private schools participating in specific programs to post a sign in each school building. This sign must be placed in a conspicuous public area. It will display the telephone number for the local agency responsible for receiving and investigating child abuse and neglect reports.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 63 proposes to enact the Driver License Compact into state law. This compact aims to improve highway safety by promoting compliance with motor vehicle laws across participating states. It requires states to share information about convictions for traffic offenses, allowing a driver's home state to give the same effect to certain serious out-of-state violations (like OWI or vehicular manslaughter) as if they occurred locally. The bill also prevents individuals from obtaining a new license in a different compact state while their license is suspended or revoked in another.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 138 establishes a new $5,000 prostitution crime surcharge to be imposed by courts on individuals convicted of specific prostitution-related offenses. This surcharge directly affects those convicted of these crimes. The bill directs that half of the collected funds be used for treatment and services for sex-trafficking victims, while the other half supports criminal investigative operations and prosecution related to Internet crimes against children.

Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 41 is a commemorative resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the Vietnam War, the Secret War in Laos, and the Fall of Phnom Penh in Cambodia. It honors the strength, resilience, and contributions of Hmong, Lao, Cambodian, and Vietnamese communities, particularly those who resettled in Wisconsin.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 175 requires local governments to reduce building permit fees for certain home improvements. This applies to improvements made to the primary residence of a disabled veteran, provided the changes are necessary to accommodate their disability. The fee reduction is either 75% of the fee or $500, whichever amount is smaller. Local governments can request proof that the veteran meets the definition of a disabled veteran and that the improvements are disability-related.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 35 creates an exception for retired law enforcement officers and firefighters who are receiving an annuity from the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). It allows these individuals to be rehired by a WRS participating employer without re-entering the retirement system as a participating employee. To qualify, there must be at least a 75-day break in service between their initial termination and re-employment, no prior agreement to return to work, and the individual must elect not to become a participating employee again. This bill directly affects these specific annuitants and their employment options with WRS employers.

Maddy summarySJR 26 is a procedural resolution that celebrates May 7, 2025, as Skilled Trades Day in Wisconsin. It highlights the importance of skilled trades and apprenticeship programs within the state.

Maddy summarySJR 13 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Patrick Fuller, former Wisconsin Assembly Chief Clerk, who passed away in January 2025. It recognizes his 25-year U.S. military career (including service in the Marines and Army, with combat deployments) and his 20-year tenure managing Assembly operations across multiple legislative sessions. The resolution, introduced by numerous legislators, formally expresses the legislature's condolences to his family and extends tribute to his public service. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of his contributions.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 80 provides statutory recognition for specialized treatment courts and commercial court dockets within the state court system. For treatment courts, the bill formally acknowledges various types, such as drug, mental health, and veterans courts, which aim to address underlying issues related to criminal behavior through treatment and multidisciplinary teams to reduce recidivism. For commercial courts, it establishes a framework for handling complex business cases. The bill mandates that certain types of disputes involving business organizations be assigned to these dockets, with specific circuit court judges selected to preside over them.

Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 54 designates May 2025 and May 2026 as Food Allergy Awareness Months in Wisconsin. This resolution aims to increase public understanding and awareness of food allergies and anaphylaxis within the state.