Wisconsin Legislative Analysis
Your personalized snapshot of what's moving in Wisconsin: key legislation, voting activity, and bills that matter.
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WI Analysis
60-Second Briefing
What you need to know about Wisconsin right now
Recent Vote
AB38 voted 52-42 in the House
Hot Topics
Education and Taxes legislation seeing the most activity this session
50
Bills Tracked
34
Introduced
3
Passed
0
Enacted
Why This Matters
How Wisconsin legislation affects you
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Wisconsin's legislature is actively considering 50 bills this session, with key policy areas driving the most activity.
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Education legislation may affect school funding, curriculum, or higher education costs.
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Tax bills could impact your income, property taxes, or business deductions.
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Legislative momentum is building: 3 passed at least one chamber. These changes take effect soon.
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Residents should stay informed on legislative changes that could affect daily life or business operations.
Wisconsin Quick Guide
Common questions about Wisconsin legislation
Who represents me in Wisconsin?
Who represents me in Wisconsin?

Governor
Tony Evers

Attorney General
Josh Kaul
How does Wisconsin's legislature work?
How does Wisconsin's legislature work?
Wisconsin's legislature consists of two chambers: the State Senate and the State Assembly/House. Bills must pass both chambers before reaching the Governor's desk. Currently tracking 50 bills in this session.
What are the top issues in Wisconsin right now?
What are the top issues in Wisconsin right now?
Based on recent legislative activity, the most active topics are: Education, Taxes, Elections. Use the filters below to explore bills by topic.
How do I stay updated on Wisconsin legislation?
How do I stay updated on Wisconsin legislation?
This digest is updated regularly as bills progress. Major actions like committee votes, floor votes, and gubernatorial action are captured within hours. Bookmark this page or sign up for alerts to track specific bills.
Wisconsin at a Glance
Current session overview
50
Total Bills
34
Introduced
3
Passed
0
Enacted
Legislative Progress
Bills moving through the process
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Recent bills in Wisconsin
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AB19
Increased penalties for crimes against adults at risk; restraining orders for adults at risk; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an adult at risk; sexual assault of an adult at risk; and providing a penalty.
Last action: Jan 23, 2026
An Act to renumber 940.198 (1) (a) and 971.109 (1) (a); to renumber and amend 939.623 (1); to amend 343.12 (7) (c) 9j., 813.12 (5b), 813.123 (6g), 813.125 (5b), 911.01 (4) (c), 939.623 (title), 939.623 (2) (intro.), 939.623 (3), 940.198 (title), 940.198 (1) (b), 940.198 (2) (a), 940.198 (2) (b), 940.198 (2) (c), 940.198 (3) (a), 940.198 (3) (b), 940.198 (3) (c), 940.198 (4), 971.109 (title), 971.109 (2) (a) and 971.109 (2) (c); and to create 813.12 (1) (ab), 813.125 (1) (am) 2., 939.623 (1) (b), 940.198 (1) (ag), 940.225 (1) (e) and 971.109 (1) (ac) of the statutes; Relating to: increased penalties for crimes against adults at risk; restraining orders for adults at risk; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an adult at risk; sexual assault of an adult at risk; and providing a penalty.
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Rob Kreibich (Republican)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
AB31
Repair and replacement of implements of husbandry under warranty.
Last action: Jan 22, 2026
An Act to create subchapter XI of chapter 218 [precedes 218.60] of the statutes; Relating to: repair and replacement of implements of husbandry under warranty.
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Paul Tittl (Republican)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
AB38
An income tax exemption for cash tips paid to an employee. (FE)
Last action: Jan 15, 2026
An Act to repeal 71.63 (6) (n) 1. and 71.63 (6) (n) 2.; to renumber and amend 71.63 (6) (n) (intro.); to amend 71.05 (6) (b) 19. cm., 71.05 (6) (b) 19. dm., 71.05 (6) (b) 28. e., 71.05 (6) (b) 28. f., 71.05 (6) (b) 32. b., 71.05 (6) (b) 32. c., 71.05 (6) (b) 33. b., 71.05 (6) (b) 33. c., 71.05 (6) (b) 35. c., 71.05 (6) (b) 35. d., 71.05 (6) (b) 38. c., 71.05 (6) (b) 38. d., 71.05 (6) (b) 42. c., 71.05 (6) (b) 42. d. and 71.05 (6) (b) 43. f.; to create 71.05 (1) (j) of the statutes; Relating to: an income tax exemption for cash tips paid to an employee. (FE)
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Ron Tusler (Republican)
- Voted 52-42 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Jan 15, 2026AB2
Requiring school boards to adopt policies to prohibit the use of wireless communication devices during instructional time.
Last action: Oct 31, 2025
An Act to amend 119.04 (1); to create 120.12 (29) of the statutes; Relating to: requiring school boards to adopt policies to prohibit the use of wireless communication devices during instructional time.
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Key Points
- This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
- Sponsored by Joel Kitchens (Republican)
- Voted 29-4 in the Senate
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Feb 19, 2025Senate
Oct 14, 2025AB5
Requiring school boards to make textbooks, curricula, and instructional materials available for inspection by school district residents.
Last action: Oct 31, 2025
An Act to amend 118.03 (1) and 118.03 (4); to create 118.03 (1m) and 118.032 of the statutes; Relating to: requiring school boards to make textbooks, curricula, and instructional materials available for inspection by school district residents.
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Barbara Dittrich (Republican)
- Voted 18-15 in the Senate
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Voting Record
House
Feb 19, 2025Senate
Oct 14, 2025AB35
Withdrawal of candidacy for certain offices filled at the general election and providing a penalty. (FE)
Last action: Oct 31, 2025
An Act to create 8.35 (1m), 12.13 (3) (ag) and 12.60 (1) (am) of the statutes; Relating to: withdrawal of candidacy for certain offices filled at the general election and providing a penalty. (FE)
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Key Points
- This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
- Sponsored by David Steffen (Republican)
- Voted 18-15 in the Senate
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
Senate
Oct 14, 2025AB39
Requiring state employees to perform their work at the offices of their employer.
Last action: Oct 31, 2025
An Act to create 230.35 (6) of the statutes; Relating to: requiring state employees to perform their work at the offices of their employer.
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Amanda Nedweski (Republican)
- Voted 17-16 in the Senate
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Sep 11, 2025Senate
Oct 14, 2025AB45
Ratification of the Dietitian Licensure Compact. (FE)
Last action: Aug 11, 2025
An Act to renumber and amend 448.78; to amend 146.81 (1) (em), 146.997 (1) (d) 6., 252.14 (1) (ar) 4m., 253.065 (3), 253.065 (5), 440.03 (9) (a) (intro.), 440.03 (9) (a) 2., 440.03 (13) (b) (intro.), 440.15, 446.01 (1v) (f), 446.02 (6m), 448.70 (1m), 448.72 (6), 448.74 (1), 448.78 (title), 448.80, 448.82, 448.87 (2) (intro.), 448.87 (2) (a), 448.956 (1m) and 450.10 (3) (a) 5m.; to repeal and recreate 632.895 (1) (b) 5. b.; to create 14.833, 440.03 (11m) (c) 2rm., 440.03 (13) (c) 1. gm., 448.70 (1r), 448.70 (1s), 448.78 (1m) (title), 448.78 (1m) (f), 448.78 (2m), (3m) and (4m) and subchapter XIV of chapter 448 [precedes 448.9887] of the statutes; Relating to: ratification of the Dietitian Licensure Compact. (FE)
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Key Points
- This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
- Sponsored by Robert Brooks (Republican)
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
AB17
Creating an employee ownership conversion costs tax credit, a deduction for capital gains from the transfer of a business to employee ownership, and an employee ownership education and outreach program. (FE)
Last action: Jun 24, 2025
An Act to amend 71.05 (6) (a) 15., 71.21 (4) (a), 71.26 (2) (a) 4., 71.34 (1k) (g) and 71.45 (2) (a) 10.; to create 71.05 (6) (b) 57., 71.07 (12), 71.10 (4) (em), 71.26 (2) (a) 13., 71.28 (12), 71.30 (3) (am), 71.45 (2) (a) 25., 71.47 (12), 71.49 (1) (am), 73.03 (78) and 73.03 (79) of the statutes; Relating to: creating an employee ownership conversion costs tax credit, a deduction for capital gains from the transfer of a business to employee ownership, and an employee ownership education and outreach program. (FE)
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Shae Sortwell (Republican)
- Voted 96-0 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
Jun 24, 2025AB23
Establishment of a Palliative Care Council. (FE)
Last action: May 13, 2025
An Act to create 15.197 (22m) and 146.695 of the statutes; Relating to: establishment of a Palliative Care Council. (FE)
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Key Points
- Sponsored by Patrick Snyder (Republican)
- Voted 96-1 in the House
- Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
Voting Record
House
May 13, 2025Sources & neutrality
Sources used
- LegiScan (bill metadata, roll calls, links)
- NGA (governor roster)
- NAAG (attorney general roster)
- NASS (chief election official roster)
- Open States (legislator roster)
Disclaimer
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