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Legislation
Jan 11, 2024
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  • Immigrants' Rights

AB 1004/SB 916: Barriers to Refugee Resettlement

Requiring public hearings about refugee resettlement proposals would sow unwarranted hostility towards refugees driven from their home countries for a new life in Wisconsin.
Status: Vetoed by governor
Position: Oppose
Legislation
Dec 08, 2023
Support
  • Immigrants' Rights

AB 820/SB 865: Tax Credit for DREAMers

DACA-eligible Wisconsinites pay $48 million in local, state, and federal taxes and recipients would receive a $250 income tax credit under this bill.
Status: Introduced
Position: Support
Legislation
Dec 08, 2023
Support
  • Immigrants' Rights

AB 821/SB 843: In-state Tuition for DREAMers

We are one of only five states in the country that specifically prohibits undocumented immigrants from receiving in-state college tuition and financial aid.
Status: Introduced
Position: Support
Legislation
Dec 08, 2023
Support
  • Immigrants' Rights

AB 822/SB 828: Occupational Credentials for DREAMers

This bill would allow DACA recipients to obtain professional licenses that they are currently barred from by law.
Status: Passed committee
Position: Support
Legislation
Oct 16, 2023
Oppose
  • Immigrants' Rights

AB 545/SB 522: Technical College Board Membership

This bill would prohibit non-citizens from serving as a technical college board member in Wisconsin.
Status: Vetoed by governor
Position: Oppose
Legislation
Sep 29, 2023
Oppose
  • Immigrants' Rights|
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AJR 76/SJR 71: Banning Non-Citizens from Voting in Local Elections

This binding referendum question on the November 2024 ballot would amend the Wisconsin Constitution to explicitly ban non-citizens from voting.
Status: Passed both chambers
Position: Oppose
Legislation
Aug 09, 2023
Oppose
  • Immigrants' Rights

AB 397/SB 384: Show Your Papers Bill

This bill would require everyone arrested or charged, even with a minor traffic offense, to show their documents or be turned over to ICE.
Status: Passed committee
Position: Oppose