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Vote Smart provides easy access to congressional and state voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue. Vote Smart uses the following criteria to select key votes:

  1. The vote should be helpful in portraying how a member stands on a particular issue
  2. The vote should be clear for any person to understand
  3. The vote has received media attention
  4. The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
  5. Occasionally, if a specific bill is consistently inquired about on the Voter's Research Hotline, the vote will be added

Vote Smart provides a summary of the version of the bill text associated with each selected key vote. Our summaries are written by Vote Smart's staff and interns, who adhere to our strict policies and procedures in order to guarantee absolute impartiality and accuracy. They do not necessarily reflect the content of the final version of the bill, but rather the version voted on in that stage. While many procedural votes take place before a full chamber vote, our voting stages reflect the final reading of each chamber vote. Each key vote selection is reviewed by the project's community of advisors, who are political scientists and journalists from all fifty states.

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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Jan. 25, 2022 WI SB 296 Establishes Penalties for "Rioting" or Protesting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 34)
Jan. 25, 2022 WI AB 411 Amends Current Anti-Racism and Anti-Sexism Instructions and Training for Employees of School Districts Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 13)
Jan. 25, 2022 WI AB 831 Establishes "Pro-Cop" Advertising Campaign Bill Passed - House (59 - 33)
Jan. 25, 2022 WI AB 828 Increases Employment Incentives for Correctional Officers Bill Passed - House (59 - 33)
Nov. 8, 2021 WI SB 585 Requires Schools to Provide Statistics Relating to On-Campus Crime Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
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 411 Amends Current Anti-Racism and Anti-Sexism Instructions and Training for Employees of School Districts Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
June 30, 2021 WI SB 120 Establishes Use of Force Policies for Law Enforcement Officers Concurrence Vote Failed - Senate (12 - 20)
June 23, 2021 WI AB 374 Establishes Guidelines for Potential Opioid Settlement Disbursement to State Counties Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 11)
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 120 Establishes Use of Force Policies for Law Enforcement Officers 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 391 Requires Reopening Historic Sites Using American Rescue Plan Act Funds Bill Passed - House (60 - 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 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 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 299 Prohibits Requiring Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
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 9, 2021 WI SB 119 Increases State Funding for Communities that Increase Police Budget Spending Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
June 9, 2021 WI AB 293 Exempts the State from Federal Firearm Laws Bill Passed - House (61 - 36)
May 11, 2021 WI SB 170 Authorizes the Legalization of Paddlewheel Raffles Bill Passed - House (61 - 35)
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 SB 117 Amends Laws Related to Police Reform Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
May 11, 2021 WI AB 226 Requires the National Anthem to be Played at Sports Stadiums Bill Passed - House (74 - 22)
March 23, 2021 WI AB 24 Prohibits Closing Places of Worship Due to COVID-19 Bill Passed - House (61 - 33)
March 16, 2021 WI SJR 20 Establishes February 2021 as Black History Month and Honors Black Legislators Joint Resolution Failed - Senate (11 - 20)
March 16, 2021 WI SB 29 Amends the Process of Terminating Parental Rights to Waive the Court Appearance Requirement Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
March 16, 2021 WI SJR 20 Establishes February 2021 as Black History Month and Honors Black Legislators Joint Resolution Failed - Senate (11 - 20)
March 16, 2021 WI SJR 11 Extends Honors to Rush Limbaugh Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (18 - 12)
Jan. 28, 2021 WI AB 5 Establishes Plans for Vaccine Distribution Bill Passed - House (57 - 36)
Feb. 20, 2020 WI AB 869 Extends Bar Hours During Democratic National Convention Bill Passed - House (84 - 13)
Feb. 19, 2020 WI AB 804 Increases Penalties for Domestic Abuse Victim Intimidation Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 14)
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. 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)
Nov. 5, 2019 WI SB 49 Prohibits Prostitution Charges Against Minors Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14)
June 5, 2019 WI AB 179 Establishes Requirements for Abortions Resulting in Premature Birth Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14)
June 5, 2019 WI AB 180 Requires Potential Abortion Reversal Drugs be made Available Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 13)
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)
Feb. 20, 2018 WI AB 128 Prohibits Abortion Coverage in State Health Insurance Plans Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14)
Nov. 7, 2017 WI AB 455 Authorizes Children of Any Age to Hunt with Adult Supervision Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
Nov. 7, 2017 WI SB 54 Requires Department of Corrections to Revoke Parole under Certain Circumstances Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
Nov. 2, 2017 WI AB 128 Prohibits Abortion Coverage in State Health Insurance Plans Bill Passed - House (61 - 35)
Nov. 2, 2017 WI AB 455 Authorizes Children of Any Age to Hunt with Adult Supervision Bill Passed - House (57 - 32)
June 21, 2017 WI SB 68 Amends Prohibition on Baiting and Feeding Deer Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
June 21, 2017 WI AB 299 Authorizes Free Speech on College Campuses Bill Passed - House (61 - 36)
June 14, 2017 WI SB 68 Amends Prohibition on Baiting and Feeding Deer Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 13)
May 10, 2017 WI AB 242 Requires Drug Screening for Certain Welfare Recipients Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
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 SB 533 Prohibits Local Governments from Issuing Identification Cards Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 13)
Jan. 20, 2016 WI AB 310 Prohibits a Public Entity from Distributing Certain Funds to Abortion Clinics Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14)
Jan. 20, 2016 WI SB 248 Repeals Certain Requirements to Strip Search Detained Individuals Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14)
Oct. 21, 2015 WI SB 43 Amends John Doe Law Bill Passed - House (61 - 36)
Oct. 21, 2015 WI SB 43 Amends John Doe Law Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14)
Sept. 24, 2015 WI AB 310 Prohibits a Public Entity from Distributing Certain Funds to Abortion Clinics Bill Passed - House (60 - 35)
July 28, 2015 WI SB 209 Appropriates Funds for New Sports and Entertainment Arena Bill Passed - House (52 - 34)
July 15, 2015 WI SB 209 Appropriates Funds for New Sports and Entertainment Arena Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
June 9, 2015 WI SB 70 Authorizes Certain Officers to Carry Firearms in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
May 13, 2015 WI AB 191 Requires Drug Testing for Job Training Programs Bill Passed - House (62 - 33)
April 1, 2014 WI AB 556 Expands Jailhouse Strip Search Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
June 13, 2013 WI AB 216 Prohibits State Health Insurance Plan from Covering Abortions Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
June 13, 2013 WI AB 216 Prohibits State Health Insurance Plan from Covering Abortions Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
April 16, 2013 WI AB 82 Prohibits the Unauthorized Transfer of Food Stamps Bill Passed - House (73 - 24)
March 13, 2012 WI SB 237 Amending Sexual Education Guidelines Bill Passed - House (60 - 34)
March 13, 2012 WI SB 237 Amending Sexual Education Guidelines Bill Passed - House (60 - 34)
Feb. 21, 2012 WI SB 386 Removes Voter Registration at High Schools Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 16)
Nov. 2, 2011 WI SB 237 Amending Sexual Education Guidelines Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 15)
Nov. 2, 2011 WI SB 237 Amending Sexual Education Guidelines Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 15)
Date No. Title Outcome
1/25 SB 296 Establishes Penalties for "Rioting" or Protesting Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 34)
1/25 AB 411 Amends Current Anti-Racism and Anti-Sexism Instructions and Training for Employees of School Districts Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 13)
1/25 AB 831 Establishes "Pro-Cop" Advertising Campaign Bill Passed - House (59 - 33)
1/25 AB 828 Increases Employment Incentives for Correctional Officers Bill Passed - House (59 - 33)
11/08 SB 585 Requires Schools to Provide Statistics Relating to On-Campus Crime Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
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 411 Amends Current Anti-Racism and Anti-Sexism Instructions and Training for Employees of School Districts Bill Passed - House (60 - 38)
6/30 SB 120 Establishes Use of Force Policies for Law Enforcement Officers Concurrence Vote Failed - Senate (12 - 20)
6/23 AB 374 Establishes Guidelines for Potential Opioid Settlement Disbursement to State Counties Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 11)
6/22 SB 119 Increases State Funding for Communities that Increase Police Budget Spending Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 37)
6/22 SB 120 Establishes Use of Force Policies for Law Enforcement Officers 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 391 Requires Reopening Historic Sites Using American Rescue Plan Act Funds Bill Passed - House (60 - 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 334 Requires Drug Tests for Law Enforcement Officers Involved in Certain Critical Incidents While on Duty Bill Passed - House (58 - 38)
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 299 Prohibits Requiring Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
6/16 AB 196 Prohibits Transgender Athletes from Participating on Sports Teams that do not Match their Birth Gender Bill Passed - House (59 - 38)
6/09 SB 119 Increases State Funding for Communities that Increase Police Budget Spending Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
6/09 AB 293 Exempts the State from Federal Firearm Laws Bill Passed - House (61 - 36)
5/11 SB 170 Authorizes the Legalization of Paddlewheel Raffles Bill Passed - House (61 - 35)
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 SB 117 Amends Laws Related to Police Reform Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
5/11 AB 226 Requires the National Anthem to be Played at Sports Stadiums Bill Passed - House (74 - 22)
3/23 AB 24 Prohibits Closing Places of Worship Due to COVID-19 Bill Passed - House (61 - 33)
3/16 SJR 20 Establishes February 2021 as Black History Month and Honors Black Legislators Joint Resolution Failed - Senate (11 - 20)
3/16 SB 29 Amends the Process of Terminating Parental Rights to Waive the Court Appearance Requirement Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
3/16 SJR 20 Establishes February 2021 as Black History Month and Honors Black Legislators Joint Resolution Failed - Senate (11 - 20)
3/16 SJR 11 Extends Honors to Rush Limbaugh Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (18 - 12)
1/28 AB 5 Establishes Plans for Vaccine Distribution Bill Passed - House (57 - 36)
2/20 AB 869 Extends Bar Hours During Democratic National Convention Bill Passed - House (84 - 13)
2/19 AB 804 Increases Penalties for Domestic Abuse Victim Intimidation Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 14)
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)
11/12 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)
11/05 SB 49 Prohibits Prostitution Charges Against Minors Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14)
6/05 AB 179 Establishes Requirements for Abortions Resulting in Premature Birth Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14)
6/05 AB 180 Requires Potential Abortion Reversal Drugs be made Available Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 13)
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)
2/20 AB 128 Prohibits Abortion Coverage in State Health Insurance Plans Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14)
11/07 AB 455 Authorizes Children of Any Age to Hunt with Adult Supervision Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12)
11/07 SB 54 Requires Department of Corrections to Revoke Parole under Certain Circumstances Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12)
11/02 AB 128 Prohibits Abortion Coverage in State Health Insurance Plans Bill Passed - House (61 - 35)
11/02 AB 455 Authorizes Children of Any Age to Hunt with Adult Supervision Bill Passed - House (57 - 32)
6/21 SB 68 Amends Prohibition on Baiting and Feeding Deer Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
6/21 AB 299 Authorizes Free Speech on College Campuses Bill Passed - House (61 - 36)
6/14 SB 68 Amends Prohibition on Baiting and Feeding Deer Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 13)
5/10 AB 242 Requires Drug Screening for Certain Welfare Recipients Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
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 SB 533 Prohibits Local Governments from Issuing Identification Cards Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 13)
1/20 AB 310 Prohibits a Public Entity from Distributing Certain Funds to Abortion Clinics Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14)
1/20 SB 248 Repeals Certain Requirements to Strip Search Detained Individuals Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14)
10/21 SB 43 Amends John Doe Law Bill Passed - House (61 - 36)
10/21 SB 43 Amends John Doe Law Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14)
9/24 AB 310 Prohibits a Public Entity from Distributing Certain Funds to Abortion Clinics Bill Passed - House (60 - 35)
7/28 SB 209 Appropriates Funds for New Sports and Entertainment Arena Bill Passed - House (52 - 34)
7/15 SB 209 Appropriates Funds for New Sports and Entertainment Arena Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10)
6/09 SB 70 Authorizes Certain Officers to Carry Firearms in Schools Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11)
5/13 AB 191 Requires Drug Testing for Job Training Programs Bill Passed - House (62 - 33)
4/01 AB 556 Expands Jailhouse Strip Search Requirements Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15)
6/13 AB 216 Prohibits State Health Insurance Plan from Covering Abortions Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
6/13 AB 216 Prohibits State Health Insurance Plan from Covering Abortions Bill Passed - House (58 - 39)
4/16 AB 82 Prohibits the Unauthorized Transfer of Food Stamps Bill Passed - House (73 - 24)
3/13 SB 237 Amending Sexual Education Guidelines Bill Passed - House (60 - 34)
3/13 SB 237 Amending Sexual Education Guidelines Bill Passed - House (60 - 34)
2/21 SB 386 Removes Voter Registration at High Schools Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 16)
11/02 SB 237 Amending Sexual Education Guidelines Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 15)
11/02 SB 237 Amending Sexual Education Guidelines Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 15)

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