Sen. Steve Nass

Maddy summaryThis bill would require local governments in Wisconsin, such as cities, towns, and counties, to appoint a specific staff member to handle communications with the federal government about refugee resettlement. Under the proposed rules, local officials must report any initial contact with federal agencies regarding refugee placement within seven business days and then notify neighboring local units within 100 miles within 10 days. Following these notifications, the local governing body would be required to hold a public meeting to discuss the contact and officially designate an employee to serve as the point of contact for future federal consultations on refugee assistance.

Maddy summaryThis Wisconsin bill prohibits payment card networks and issuers from requiring firearms retailers to use a specific merchant category code that distinguishes them from general merchandise or sporting goods stores. It also bans state and local governments from intentionally creating or maintaining lists of individuals who own firearms, with limited exceptions for criminal investigations or court orders. The legislation establishes penalties for violations, including the authority for the attorney general to investigate and order non-compliant entities to stop using prohibited codes within 30 days. Although the bill passed the legislature, it was vetoed by the Governor and did not become law.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposed changes to Wisconsin's aquatic plant management laws, specifically creating a permit exemption for treating invasive plants in private ponds smaller than five acres. Under the plan, a certified commercial applicator could use EPA-approved chemicals on these small ponds without a permit if they followed label instructions and notified all neighboring property owners. Additionally, the bill would have allowed permits for larger ponds over five acres to remain valid for at least five years and established a fee structure for managing aquatic plants on privately owned water bodies. Although the legislation included provisions for using certain biological agents to improve water quality, the Governor vetoed the bill, and it did not become law.

Maddy summaryThis Wisconsin bill sought to remove state laws that currently ban the possession and use of electric weapons, such as stun guns and tasers. By repealing specific prohibitions and adding "electric weapon" to the legal definition of a weapon, the legislation would have allowed adults to own these devices and altered how juveniles are informed about restrictions on such items. The proposed changes also aimed to adjust penalties for possessing electric weapons and modify rules regarding the release of information about juveniles who escape custody while in possession of them. Although the bill passed the legislature, it was vetoed by the Governor and did not become law.

Maddy summaryThis bill would have allowed Wisconsin school boards to hire school district administrators without requiring them to hold a license from the Department of Public Instruction. The legislation proposed creating a new statute that explicitly permits these hires despite existing rules mandating licensure for such roles. By removing the mandatory licensing requirement, the bill aimed to give school boards more flexibility in selecting administrative staff. Although the bill passed the legislature, it was vetoed by the Governor and did not become law.

Maddy summaryThis bill would have allowed individuals who worked as paraprofessionals in Wisconsin school districts to obtain a teaching license without needing a traditional bachelor's degree. The legislation proposed creating a specific license category for these experienced education support staff, bypassing the standard requirement that all teachers hold a four-year degree with professional training. Under the bill's plan, the state superintendent would have been authorized to issue these licenses based on the applicant's prior work experience in a school district. Although the bill was presented to the governor, it was vetoed and ultimately failed to become law.

Maddy summaryThis Wisconsin bill prohibits hospitals and transplant centers from discriminating against patients or donors based on their vaccination status. It specifically bans removing individuals from organ transplant waiting lists solely because they have not received certain vaccines, while allowing lower priority placement only if a person's disability directly relates to their medical need for the organ. The legislation also prevents insurance companies from denying coverage for organ-related procedures based on vaccination status. Although the bill passed the legislature, the Governor vetoed it, and the state legislature subsequently failed to override that veto.

Maddy summarySB 836 proposed new rules for juvenile offenders in Wisconsin to set specific conditions on their behavior between a plea hearing and a subsequent fact-finding or disposition hearing. The bill aimed to give judges the authority to establish these behavioral requirements during that interim period to manage court resources and ensure compliance. However, the legislation was vetoed by the Governor and ultimately failed to become law, meaning no new conditions were added to the existing juvenile justice process.