Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara

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 31 establishes "state agency status" for physician assistants and advanced practice nurses who volunteer services without compensation for local health departments or school districts. Specifically, these healthcare providers become state agents for liability protection under certain statutes (like 165.25, 893.82, and 895.46) when providing medically supervised services under written protocols. The bill defines key terms like "advanced practice nurse prescriber" and clarifies that non-employee volunteers must act without pay to qualify. This change directly affects volunteer healthcare providers in public health and school settings, ensuring they are legally protected as representatives of the Department of Health Services during their service.

Maddy summarySB 43 allows certified advanced practice nurse prescribers (nurses with prescribing authority under state law) to officially certify the time, place, and date of a patient's death for legal death records. This change directly affects these nurses when they are directly involved in a patient's end-of-life care. The bill amends Wisconsin statutes to add "advanced practice nurse prescriber" to the list of qualified professionals permitted to pronounce death, alongside physicians and coroners, provided they follow medical standards. It became law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 19 after receiving the Governor's approval on August 11, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 152 removes financial eligibility requirements for Wisconsin’s Alzheimer’s family and caregiver support program. It repeals section 46.87 (5m), which previously set income-based criteria, and amends related sections to no longer reference those financial limits. This change directly affects caregivers and family members of Alzheimer’s patients who previously faced income restrictions to access support services. The bill simplifies eligibility by eliminating income thresholds, allowing more individuals to qualify for program services regardless of household income. The law became effective after Governor approval on August 11, 2025 (Wisconsin Act 21).

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 summarySJR 32 designates the first full week in May as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. This resolution aims to raise awareness about Tardive Dyskinesia (TD), a condition causing involuntary movements often linked to antipsychotic medication use, and to encourage early detection and intervention for individuals prescribed these medications.

Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 23 proclaims the week of April 28 to May 2, 2025, as School Nutrition Professionals Appreciation Week in Wisconsin. This resolution recognizes the significant contributions of school nutrition professionals to the health and well-being of students across the state.

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 summarySJR 28 is a joint resolution by the Wisconsin Legislature that reaffirms the state's commitment to its sister-state relationship with Taiwan, established in 1986. The resolution expresses support for the federal Taiwan Relations Act and endorses Taiwan's efforts to secure a Bilateral Trade Agreement with the United States. It also advocates for increasing Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations that impact its people's well-being. This bill primarily affects the diplomatic and economic relationship between Wisconsin and Taiwan by formally stating the legislature's supportive stance.

Maddy summarySJR 29 is a joint resolution that officially designates April 2025 and April 2026 as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Months in Wisconsin. This resolution aims to raise public awareness about Parkinson's disease, its impact, and the need for ongoing research, education, and community support.