Sen. Mark Spreitzer

Maddy summarySenate Bill 187 requires the Department of Workforce Development to conduct a study on establishing a guaranteed employment grant program. This program would provide grants to public and nonprofit entities in the "care economy" to create temporary, collectively bargained jobs paying $20 per hour. The study will analyze the requirements, costs, and eligibility for roles benefiting specific groups, including young adults, individuals with disabilities, low-income household heads, the long-term unemployed, and previously incarcerated individuals. The Department must submit a report with its findings and recommendations within 18 months, with $250,000 appropriated to fund this study.

Maddy summarySJR 44 is a procedural resolution that congratulates the Wauwatosa East Girls Basketball Team on winning their 2025 Division II State Basketball Championship.

Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 35 proclaims May 16, 17, and 18, 2025, as Syttende Mai Weekend in Wisconsin. This resolution encourages all state residents to observe the weekend with appropriate celebrations of Norwegian culture and heritage.

Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 43 is a commemorative resolution that officially congratulates the Wauwatosa West Boys Basketball Team and Coach Christopher Newbauer for winning the 2025 Division II State Basketball Championship. The resolution commends the team for their achievement and successful season.

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 14 is a joint resolution from the Wisconsin State Legislature that honors the life and public service of the late Representative David O. Martin. The resolution extends condolences to his family and friends.

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.

Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 56 proclaims April 20 to 26, 2025, as National Infertility Awareness Week in Wisconsin. The resolution highlights that infertility affects one in six individuals and recognizes it as a disease, impacting women and men equally. It affirms the legal right of patients with infertility to undergo treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other fertility options. The resolution also rejects the concept of embryonic or fetal "personhood" and encourages participation with RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 73 prevents individuals under the age of 18 from being prosecuted for committing an act of prostitution. It amends current law to explicitly state that a person under 18 cannot be charged under the statute defining this offense (944.30 (1m)). The bill also makes conforming changes to other statutes, removing requirements for DNA collection and certain expungement provisions that would otherwise apply to offenses under this section for minors. This legislation establishes a non-prosecutorial approach for minors involved in acts of prostitution.

Maddy summarySJR 30 is a ceremonial resolution expressing the Wisconsin State Legislature's commendation of the University of Wisconsin-Madison women’s hockey team for winning the 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Hockey National Championship. It specifically highlights their championship victory over Ohio State in overtime, key players like Kirsten Simms and Ava McNaughton, and the coaching staff. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic, offering formal congratulations without enacting new laws or allocating resources. This type of resolution is standard for recognizing athletic achievements and does not affect any legislation or funding.