Sen. Lena Taylor

Maddy summaryThis bill requires anyone living with a child to store firearms in a locked container or with a trigger lock engaged when the child is present, unless the person is actively using the weapon. It establishes penalties for breaking these rules, classifying a first offense as a misdemeanor and subsequent violations as a felony. Additionally, the bill mandates that law enforcement officers wait at least seven days before making an arrest related to an accidental shooting involving a child, while also allowing district attorneys to consider the impact on the family when deciding whether to file charges.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to officially designate the monarch butterfly as the state butterfly of Wisconsin. It achieves this by adding a new section to the state statutes that explicitly names the monarch butterfly and amending the Wisconsin Blue Book to include information about state butterflies alongside other official symbols. The legislation does not create new regulations or funding but serves as a symbolic recognition of the insect's status within the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill primarily updates Wisconsin statutes to expand the scope of medical professionals who can perform specific administrative and clinical tasks. It allows licensed chiropractors, podiatrists, and physician assistants to review applications for permits related to physical and visual disabilities, tasks previously reserved for physicians. Additionally, the legislation grants advanced practice registered nurses the authority to issue prescriptions under existing laws and clarifies the definition of a health care provider to include these expanded roles. The bill also modifies procedures for emergency rule-making, extending time limits and creating exemptions for certain rule changes.