Sen. Howard Marklein

Maddy summarySB 423 modifies Wisconsin's statute governing time limits for prosecuting individuals who hide a corpse. It creates a new provision (939.74 (2) (ap)) allowing criminal charges under s. 940.11 (2) to be filed within 6 years of when the corpse was discovered or identified, whichever occurs later. This change applies retroactively to cases where the original time limit had not yet expired as of the law's effective date. The bill directly affects prosecutors and defendants in homicide-related cases involving concealed remains, extending the window for legal action.

Maddy summarySB 172 prohibits filing or recording contracts for services or materials that do not improve real estate, such as non-physical services (e.g., consulting) or materials not attached to property. It directly affects contractors, property owners, and businesses that submit such contracts for official recording. The bill establishes penalties for violating this prohibition, though specific penalty amounts are not detailed in the provided text. This law aims to prevent the official recording of agreements that do not enhance property value through physical improvements. The bill was enacted as 2025 Wisconsin Act 32 after receiving gubernatorial approval in August 2025.

Maddy summarySB 183 modifies reimbursement rules for emergency medical services under Wisconsin's Medical Assistance program. It sets a maximum $175 reimbursement rate for emergency responders when patients are not transported to a hospital. The bill also requires reporting on changes to emergency medical responder scope of practice and updates eligibility for the expenditure restraint incentive program. These changes directly affect emergency medical service providers billing the Medical Assistance program.

Maddy summarySB 182 provides tuition and materials reimbursement for emergency medical responders and practitioners enrolled in technical college emergency medical services (EMS) programs. It requires technical colleges offering EMS programs to prioritize grant funds for expanding student enrollment access - either through direct program expansion or by contracting with districts for expansion services. The bill also updates program terminology throughout (replacing "course" with "program") to clarify educational standards. This directly affects EMS students, technical colleges, and the state's EMS workforce development system.

Maddy summarySB 126 amends the effective date for specific provisions in 2023 Wisconsin Act 126, delaying their implementation from July 1, 2025, to December 1, 2027. It directly affects the listed statutes in Section 35(1m), which cover areas like property tax assessments, education funding, and local government regulations. The bill does not change the substance of these provisions but adjusts their start date through a procedural amendment. This change provides additional time for affected entities to prepare for the new requirements.

Maddy summarySJR 2 proposes a constitutional amendment that would require all qualified voters to present valid photographic identification to cast a ballot in any election. This identification must be issued by the state, federal government, a federally recognized American Indian tribe, or a college or university. The bill allows the legislature to specify acceptable forms of identification and establish exceptions to this requirement. Voters unable to present valid ID on election day would be permitted to cast a provisional ballot, which would only be counted if they present valid identification at a later time. If agreed to by the legislature on this second consideration, the proposed amendment will be submitted to the people for ratification.

Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 16 recognizes May 1st of each year as "St. Joseph the Worker Day" in Wisconsin. It also designates May 1st as a day to honor all working men and women in the state. The resolution further urges the executive branch to organize an annual celebration to appreciate the dignity of Wisconsin's workforce.

Maddy summarySJR 22 designates April 2025 and April 2026 as Testicular Cancer Awareness Month in Wisconsin. This resolution aims to raise awareness about testicular cancer, which is common among younger men, to encourage early detection and healthy habits.

Maddy summarySJR 27 is a joint resolution that formally proclaims April 24, 2025, as Holocaust Remembrance Day and April 27, 2025, to May 4, 2025, as Holocaust Days of Remembrance in Wisconsin. This resolution aims to raise public awareness about the Holocaust and its impact on world history and shared humanity.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Wisconsin statutes to require the state Department of Natural Resources to establish a specific goal for the statewide wolf population. The law applies to wolves that are not currently listed as endangered at the federal or state level. Under this provision, the department must create a management plan that sets a target number for the wolf population and may limit the number of hunters and trappers allowed to take wolves to meet that goal. The bill was passed by the Senate but ultimately failed to become law after the Governor's veto was not overridden by the legislature.