Sen. André Jacque

Maddy summarySB 93 requires state departments to recommend revoking extended supervision, parole, or probation when a person under those programs is charged with a crime. It directly affects individuals supervised by the department after release from incarceration. The bill mandates this recommendation as a standard step in the process, without altering the existing revocation procedures or hearing requirements. The change applies to criminal charges filed on or after the bill's effective date.

Maddy summarySB 186 updates definitions in state law to align with federal standards for "volunteer fire department" as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 2229. The bill requires the state to report specific data about volunteer and paid firefighters, including the number of volunteers and the fire departments employing them. It directly affects state reporting systems and fire departments that track volunteer firefighter participation. The key change is clarifying terminology to ensure consistent reporting of volunteer firefighter statistics across state and federal frameworks.

Maddy summarySB 242 sets a maximum ratio of one journeyworker (skilled tradesperson) for every two apprentices in apprenticeship programs and contracts. It prohibits state agencies from requiring a stricter ratio (e.g., more journeyworkers per apprentice) through rules, program approvals, or contracts. The bill directly affects apprenticeship programs, contractors, and unions operating under collective bargaining agreements. It takes effect when existing collective bargaining agreements expire or are renewed, modifying how these agreements must align with the new ratio standard.

Maddy summarySB 338 modifies Wisconsin election law to strengthen enforcement of the federal Help America Vote Act. It requires election commissions to process complaints about voting system violations within strict timelines (5 business days to acknowledge, 89 days for final decisions) and hold open hearings with recorded proceedings. The bill mandates uniform, non-discriminatory investigation of all complaints and prohibits dismissing cases simply because a complaint alleges a violation by the commission itself. If a complaint is valid, the commission must take corrective action, and complainants can appeal dismissals to court. This directly affects voters, election officials, and organizations filing voting-related complaints.

Maddy summarySJR 67 is a resolution honoring Anna Mae Robertson, a Milwaukee resident and member of the historic 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (the "Six Triple Eight") during World War II. It recognizes her service in clearing a 17-million-piece mail backlog in England in 1945, her post-war work as a nurse's aide in Milwaukee, and her legacy as one of the last surviving members of the all-Black, all-female battalion. The resolution formally acknowledges her contributions, extends condolences to her family following her death at age 101, and commemorates her recognition with service medals and the Congressional Gold Medal in 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (SJR 64) adopted by the Wisconsin Legislature on June 18, 2025. It expresses the state's support for Jack Vainisi's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The resolution highlights Vainisi's career as a Green Bay Packers scout who helped build championship teams and recruited multiple Hall of Famers. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect but formally recognizes his contributions to football.

Maddy summarySB 357 establishes English as the official state language and requires all state agencies and local governments to conduct oral and written communications in English, with limited exceptions (e.g., health/safety, legal proceedings, or census work). The bill allows government entities to use AI or machine translation tools instead of hiring human interpreters for individuals with language barriers. It prohibits state or local governments from restricting people’s ability to learn or use any language for private, non-governmental purposes. The law applies to all state agencies, cities, counties, and school districts, but does not affect federal requirements or private business practices.

Maddy summarySB 79 creates a new formal process for parents to permanently relinquish parental rights in adoption cases through a standardized "affidavit of disclaimer." It directly affects parents (including minors) considering adoption, requiring them to complete a specific affidavit within 120 hours after a child's birth but before the first birthday, with mothers unable to sign before birth. Key provisions include strict revocation windows (72 hours for mothers, up to 120 hours for fathers), mandatory counseling disclosures, and detailed requirements for the affidavit's content, such as confirming the child's status and informing parents of permanent legal consequences. The bill ensures the affidavit becomes irrevocable after specified deadlines unless obtained through fraud or duress, and no legal challenge can be filed more than three months after signing.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 123 amends sections of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) related to investment securities, affecting securities intermediaries, investors (entitlement holders), and their creditors. The bill clarifies that financial assets held by a securities intermediary for investors are generally not considered the intermediary's property and are protected from the intermediary's creditors. It also establishes that, in most situations, the claims of investors have priority over the claims of a securities intermediary's creditors for the same financial asset. Additionally, the bill modifies provisions concerning the local law that governs security entitlements.

Maddy summarySB 143 creates a process for political parties to nominate presidential electors if they lack primary candidates for state offices (like Senate, Assembly, or state officers) in a presidential election year. Specifically, the party chair must nominate one elector per congressional district and two statewide electors by October 1st, then certify these names to the election commission. This replaces the previous requirement for a party convention when no primary candidates exist. The bill directly affects political parties that fail to field candidates for state offices through their primary process.