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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Sept. 28, 2021 WI AB 414 Prohibit Government Agencies from Holding Employee Training Sessions that Say Individuals are Responsible for Past Acts by People of the Same Race Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
Sept. 28, 2021 WI AB 435 Requires Public Schools Teach Cursive Handwriting Bill Passed - House (59 - 39)
June 29, 2021 WI AB 68 Appropriates $87.5 Billion in Funds for the 2021-2023 Budget Bill Passed - House (64 - 34)
June 22, 2021 WI SB 119 Increases State Funding for Communities that Increase Police Budget Spending Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 37)
June 22, 2021 WI SB 212 Authorizes Only Voters to Correct Absentee Ballot Defects Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
June 22, 2021 WI SB 120 Establishes Use of Force Policies for Law Enforcement Officers Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
June 22, 2021 WI SB 203 Limits the Return of of Absentee Ballots Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
June 22, 2021 WI SB 204 Amends Absentee Ballot Laws to Increase Paperwork from One Form to 2 Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
June 22, 2021 WI SB 210 Requires Election Administrators Allow Election Observers to be No More Than 3 Feet Away from Voter Registration Tables Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
June 22, 2021 WI AB 367 Transfers Funds Allocated in the American Rescue Plan to Fund the Verso Paper Mill Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
June 22, 2021 WI AB 392 Limits Regulations on PFAS Chemicals Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
June 22, 2021 WI AB 374 Establishes Guidelines for Potential Opioid Settlement Disbursement to State Counties Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
June 22, 2021 WI AB 371 Amends the Broadband Expansion Grant Program Bill Passed - House (59 - 39)
June 22, 2021 WI AB 391 Requires Reopening Historic Sites Using American Rescue Plan Act Funds Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
June 22, 2021 WI AB 389 Authorizes $5 Million to Relocate Coal Piles in the City of Green Bay and Brown County Bill Passed - House (62 - 36)
June 22, 2021 WI AB 132 Prohibits Mail From Having an Individual's Immunization Status Visible on the Outside of the Piece of Mail Bill Passed - House (68 - 29)
June 16, 2021 WI AB 299 Prohibits Requiring Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
June 16, 2021 WI AB 334 Requires Drug Tests for Law Enforcement Officers Involved in Certain Critical Incidents While on Duty Bill Passed - House (58 - 38)
June 16, 2021 WI AB 195 Prohibits Transgender Athletes from Participating on Sports Teams that do Not Match their Birth Gender Bill Passed - House (59 - 38)
June 16, 2021 WI AB 196 Prohibits Transgender Athletes from Participating on Sports Teams that do not Match their Birth Gender Bill Passed - House (59 - 38)
June 16, 2021 WI AB 369 Amends Congressional Districts Bill Passed - House (59 - 38)
June 9, 2021 WI AB 293 Exempts the State from Federal Firearm Laws Bill Passed - House (61 - 36)
June 9, 2021 WI AB 336 Repeals $300 per Week Federal Unemployment Compensation Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
May 11, 2021 WI SB 170 Authorizes the Legalization of Paddlewheel Raffles Bill Passed - House (61 - 35)
May 11, 2021 WI AB 226 Requires the National Anthem to be Played at Sports Stadiums Bill Passed - House (74 - 22)
May 11, 2021 WI AR 18 Requires the Governor Send Aid and Resources to the US-Mexico Border to Assist with Immigration Efforts Resolution Passed - House (59 - 35)
May 11, 2021 WI AB 173 Prohibits Local Government Officials from Using Private Funds to Administer Elections Bill Passed - House (60 - 36)
May 11, 2021 WI AB 59 Expands the State Taxpayer Funded Private School Voucher Program to Families with Higher Incomes Bill Passed - House (60 - 36)
May 11, 2021 WI AJR 9 Establishes a Resolution to Add Wisconsin to the List of States Supporting a Constitutional Convention Joint Resolution Passed - House (58 - 36)
April 13, 2021 WI AB 241 Requires Governor to Allocate Federal Money to State Public Debt and Transportation Revenue Bonds Bill Passed - House (57 - 36)
April 13, 2021 WI AB 239 Appropriates Federal Funds for Broadband Expansion Grants Bill Passed - House (57 - 37)
March 23, 2021 WI SB 183 Increases Legislative Oversight Over Governor Spending of Pandemic Relief Funds Bill Passed - House (59 - 36)
March 23, 2021 WI SB 39 Requires School Boards to Allow Students in Charter Schools to Participate in Extracurricular Activities Bill Passed - House (58 - 35)
March 23, 2021 WI AB 24 Prohibits Closing Places of Worship Due to COVID-19 Bill Passed - House (61 - 33)
March 23, 2021 WI AB 25 Prohibits Private Employers from Mandating COVID-19 Vaccinations Bill Passed - House (59 - 35)
March 23, 2021 WI AB 23 Prohibits Mandating COVID-19 Vaccinations Bill Passed - House (60 - 33)
March 23, 2021 WI AR 15 Requires the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections to Investigate Administration of Elections in the State Bill Passed - House (58 - 35)
March 17, 2021 WI AB 148 Requires DHS to Give Medicaid Reimbursements to Hospitals Providing Custodial Care Bill Passed - House (59 - 34)
Jan. 28, 2021 WI SJR 3 Prohibits Extending Emergency Orders Related to COVID-19 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 42)
Jan. 28, 2021 WI AB 4 Authorizes Pharmacy Technicians and Students to Administer COVID-19 Vaccines Bill Passed - House (90 - 1)
Jan. 28, 2021 WI AB 5 Establishes Plans for Vaccine Distribution Bill Passed - House (57 - 36)
Jan. 7, 2021 WI AB 1 Expands State Medicaid to Ensure Coverage of COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations Bill Passed - House (56 - 34)
April 14, 2020 WI AB 1038 Establishes Various Provisions in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - House (97 - 2)
Feb. 20, 2020 WI AB 869 Extends Bar Hours During Democratic National Convention Bill Passed - House (84 - 13)
Feb. 11, 2020 WI AB 804 Increases Penalties for Domestic Abuse Victim Intimidation Bill Passed - House (67 - 32)
Feb. 11, 2020 WI AB 809 Prohibits Early Release for Individuals Convicted of Violent Crimes Bill Passed - House (61 - 37)
Feb. 11, 2020 WI AB 734 Increases Penalties for Mail Theft Bill Passed - House (84 - 13)
Feb. 11, 2020 WI AB 806 Amends the Age for Juvenile Incarceration Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
Nov. 12, 2019 WI AJR 106 Amends the State Capital Holiday Tree Name to the Christmas Tree Bill Passed - House (64 - 30)
Nov. 7, 2019 WI AB 304 Authorizes Pharmacy Distribution of Certain Hormonal Contraceptives Bill Passed - House (82 - 13)
June 25, 2019 WI AB 56 Appropriates Funds for Fiscal Years 2019-2021 Bill Passed - House (60 - 39)
June 18, 2019 WI AB 110 Requires State Published Dyslexia Guidebooks in Public Schools Bill Passed - House (76 - 21)
May 15, 2019 WI AB 179 Establishes Requirements for Abortions Resulting in Premature Birth Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
May 15, 2019 WI AB 180 Requires Potential Abortion Reversal Drugs be made Available Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
May 15, 2019 WI AB 76 Reduces Number of Hours Required for Nurse Aide Certification Bill Passed - House (66 - 31)
Jan. 22, 2019 WI AB 1 Requires State Health Insurers Cover Individuals With Pre-Existing Conditions Bill Passed - House (76 - 19)
Dec. 5, 2018 WI SB 884 Reduces Period for Early Voting and Limits Powers of the State Attorney General Bill Passed - House (56 - 27)
Feb. 15, 2018 WI AB 1 Increases Work Hour Requirements for Welfare Recipients Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
Feb. 15, 2018 WI AB 10 Requires Photo Identification for Welfare Recipients Bill Passed - House (61 - 36)
Nov. 2, 2017 WI AB 455 Authorizes Children of Any Age to Hunt with Adult Supervision Bill Passed - House (57 - 32)
Nov. 2, 2017 WI AB 128 Prohibits Abortion Coverage in State Health Insurance Plans Bill Passed - House (61 - 35)
Nov. 2, 2017 WI AB 499 Authorizes Sulfide Mining Bill Passed - House (53 - 38)
Sept. 13, 2017 WI AB 64 Establishes Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Bill Passed - House (57 - 39)
Aug. 17, 2017 WI AB 1 Establishes Tax Incentives for Manufacturing Zone Bill Passed - House (59 - 30)
June 21, 2017 WI SB 68 Amends Prohibition on Baiting and Feeding Deer Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
June 21, 2017 WI AB 260 Authorizes Physical Exams by Chiropractors Bill Passed - House (77 - 22)
June 21, 2017 WI AB 299 Authorizes Free Speech on College Campuses Bill Passed - House (61 - 36)
June 14, 2017 WI AB 165 Authorizes Role in a Constitutional Convention Bill Passed - House (58 - 37)
May 10, 2017 WI AB 242 Requires Drug Screening for Certain Welfare Recipients Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
May 2, 2017 WI AB 25 Authorizes Minors Over Age 16 to Work without Permits Bill Passed - House (64 - 34)
April 6, 2017 WI AB 109 Authorizes Towns to Withdraw from County Zoning Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
Feb. 18, 2016 WI SB 707 Prohibits a Legislator from Holding Office as County Executive Bill Passed - House (53 - 40)
Feb. 16, 2016 WI SB 533 Prohibits Local Governments from Issuing Identification Cards Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
Feb. 16, 2016 WI AB 450 Prohibits Local Policies Preventing Immigration Status Inquiries Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
Feb. 16, 2016 WI AB 873 Requires Open Meetings and Public Records for Interscholastic Athletics Associations Bill Passed - House (61 - 34)
Date No. Title Outcome
9/28 AB 414 Prohibit Government Agencies from Holding Employee Training Sessions that Say Individuals are Responsible for Past Acts by People of the Same Race Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
9/28 AB 435 Requires Public Schools Teach Cursive Handwriting Bill Passed - House (59 - 39)
6/29 AB 68 Appropriates $87.5 Billion in Funds for the 2021-2023 Budget Bill Passed - House (64 - 34)
6/22 SB 119 Increases State Funding for Communities that Increase Police Budget Spending Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 37)
6/22 SB 212 Authorizes Only Voters to Correct Absentee Ballot Defects Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
6/22 SB 120 Establishes Use of Force Policies for Law Enforcement Officers Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
6/22 SB 203 Limits the Return of of Absentee Ballots Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
6/22 SB 204 Amends Absentee Ballot Laws to Increase Paperwork from One Form to 2 Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
6/22 SB 210 Requires Election Administrators Allow Election Observers to be No More Than 3 Feet Away from Voter Registration Tables Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
6/22 AB 367 Transfers Funds Allocated in the American Rescue Plan to Fund the Verso Paper Mill Bill Passed - House (63 - 35)
6/22 AB 392 Limits Regulations on PFAS Chemicals Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
6/22 AB 374 Establishes Guidelines for Potential Opioid Settlement Disbursement to State Counties Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
6/22 AB 371 Amends the Broadband Expansion Grant Program Bill Passed - House (59 - 39)
6/22 AB 391 Requires Reopening Historic Sites Using American Rescue Plan Act Funds Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
6/22 AB 389 Authorizes $5 Million to Relocate Coal Piles in the City of Green Bay and Brown County Bill Passed - House (62 - 36)
6/22 AB 132 Prohibits Mail From Having an Individual's Immunization Status Visible on the Outside of the Piece of Mail Bill Passed - House (68 - 29)
6/16 AB 299 Prohibits Requiring Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
6/16 AB 334 Requires Drug Tests for Law Enforcement Officers Involved in Certain Critical Incidents While on Duty Bill Passed - House (58 - 38)
6/16 AB 195 Prohibits Transgender Athletes from Participating on Sports Teams that do Not Match their Birth Gender Bill Passed - House (59 - 38)
6/16 AB 196 Prohibits Transgender Athletes from Participating on Sports Teams that do not Match their Birth Gender Bill Passed - House (59 - 38)
6/16 AB 369 Amends Congressional Districts Bill Passed - House (59 - 38)
6/09 AB 293 Exempts the State from Federal Firearm Laws Bill Passed - House (61 - 36)
6/09 AB 336 Repeals $300 per Week Federal Unemployment Compensation Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
5/11 SB 170 Authorizes the Legalization of Paddlewheel Raffles Bill Passed - House (61 - 35)
5/11 AB 226 Requires the National Anthem to be Played at Sports Stadiums Bill Passed - House (74 - 22)
5/11 AR 18 Requires the Governor Send Aid and Resources to the US-Mexico Border to Assist with Immigration Efforts Resolution Passed - House (59 - 35)
5/11 AB 173 Prohibits Local Government Officials from Using Private Funds to Administer Elections Bill Passed - House (60 - 36)
5/11 AB 59 Expands the State Taxpayer Funded Private School Voucher Program to Families with Higher Incomes Bill Passed - House (60 - 36)
5/11 AJR 9 Establishes a Resolution to Add Wisconsin to the List of States Supporting a Constitutional Convention Joint Resolution Passed - House (58 - 36)
4/13 AB 241 Requires Governor to Allocate Federal Money to State Public Debt and Transportation Revenue Bonds Bill Passed - House (57 - 36)
4/13 AB 239 Appropriates Federal Funds for Broadband Expansion Grants Bill Passed - House (57 - 37)
3/23 SB 183 Increases Legislative Oversight Over Governor Spending of Pandemic Relief Funds Bill Passed - House (59 - 36)
3/23 SB 39 Requires School Boards to Allow Students in Charter Schools to Participate in Extracurricular Activities Bill Passed - House (58 - 35)
3/23 AB 24 Prohibits Closing Places of Worship Due to COVID-19 Bill Passed - House (61 - 33)
3/23 AB 25 Prohibits Private Employers from Mandating COVID-19 Vaccinations Bill Passed - House (59 - 35)
3/23 AB 23 Prohibits Mandating COVID-19 Vaccinations Bill Passed - House (60 - 33)
3/23 AR 15 Requires the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections to Investigate Administration of Elections in the State Bill Passed - House (58 - 35)
3/17 AB 148 Requires DHS to Give Medicaid Reimbursements to Hospitals Providing Custodial Care Bill Passed - House (59 - 34)
1/28 SJR 3 Prohibits Extending Emergency Orders Related to COVID-19 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 42)
1/28 AB 4 Authorizes Pharmacy Technicians and Students to Administer COVID-19 Vaccines Bill Passed - House (90 - 1)
1/28 AB 5 Establishes Plans for Vaccine Distribution Bill Passed - House (57 - 36)
1/07 AB 1 Expands State Medicaid to Ensure Coverage of COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations Bill Passed - House (56 - 34)
4/14 AB 1038 Establishes Various Provisions in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Bill Passed - House (97 - 2)
2/20 AB 869 Extends Bar Hours During Democratic National Convention Bill Passed - House (84 - 13)
2/11 AB 804 Increases Penalties for Domestic Abuse Victim Intimidation Bill Passed - House (67 - 32)
2/11 AB 809 Prohibits Early Release for Individuals Convicted of Violent Crimes Bill Passed - House (61 - 37)
2/11 AB 734 Increases Penalties for Mail Theft Bill Passed - House (84 - 13)
2/11 AB 806 Amends the Age for Juvenile Incarceration Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
11/12 AJR 106 Amends the State Capital Holiday Tree Name to the Christmas Tree Bill Passed - House (64 - 30)
11/07 AB 304 Authorizes Pharmacy Distribution of Certain Hormonal Contraceptives Bill Passed - House (82 - 13)
6/25 AB 56 Appropriates Funds for Fiscal Years 2019-2021 Bill Passed - House (60 - 39)
6/18 AB 110 Requires State Published Dyslexia Guidebooks in Public Schools Bill Passed - House (76 - 21)
5/15 AB 179 Establishes Requirements for Abortions Resulting in Premature Birth Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
5/15 AB 180 Requires Potential Abortion Reversal Drugs be made Available Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
5/15 AB 76 Reduces Number of Hours Required for Nurse Aide Certification Bill Passed - House (66 - 31)
1/22 AB 1 Requires State Health Insurers Cover Individuals With Pre-Existing Conditions Bill Passed - House (76 - 19)
12/05 SB 884 Reduces Period for Early Voting and Limits Powers of the State Attorney General Bill Passed - House (56 - 27)
2/15 AB 1 Increases Work Hour Requirements for Welfare Recipients Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
2/15 AB 10 Requires Photo Identification for Welfare Recipients Bill Passed - House (61 - 36)
11/02 AB 455 Authorizes Children of Any Age to Hunt with Adult Supervision Bill Passed - House (57 - 32)
11/02 AB 128 Prohibits Abortion Coverage in State Health Insurance Plans Bill Passed - House (61 - 35)
11/02 AB 499 Authorizes Sulfide Mining Bill Passed - House (53 - 38)
9/13 AB 64 Establishes Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Bill Passed - House (57 - 39)
8/17 AB 1 Establishes Tax Incentives for Manufacturing Zone Bill Passed - House (59 - 30)
6/21 SB 68 Amends Prohibition on Baiting and Feeding Deer Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
6/21 AB 260 Authorizes Physical Exams by Chiropractors Bill Passed - House (77 - 22)
6/21 AB 299 Authorizes Free Speech on College Campuses Bill Passed - House (61 - 36)
6/14 AB 165 Authorizes Role in a Constitutional Convention Bill Passed - House (58 - 37)
5/10 AB 242 Requires Drug Screening for Certain Welfare Recipients Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
5/02 AB 25 Authorizes Minors Over Age 16 to Work without Permits Bill Passed - House (64 - 34)
4/06 AB 109 Authorizes Towns to Withdraw from County Zoning Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
2/18 SB 707 Prohibits a Legislator from Holding Office as County Executive Bill Passed - House (53 - 40)
2/16 SB 533 Prohibits Local Governments from Issuing Identification Cards Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
2/16 AB 450 Prohibits Local Policies Preventing Immigration Status Inquiries Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
2/16 AB 873 Requires Open Meetings and Public Records for Interscholastic Athletics Associations Bill Passed - House (61 - 34)
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