All Legislation

Legislation
Dec 12, 2023
Support
  • Criminal Legal Reform|
  • +1 Issue

AB 845/SB 801: Eliminating Juvenile Life Without Parole Sentences

This bill would prohibit a court from sentencing a youthful offender to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole or release to extended supervision.
Status: Introduced
Position: Support
Legislation
Dec 08, 2023
Oppose
  • Criminal Legal Reform

AB 837/SB 789: Increasing Cost of Law Enforcement Open Records

Excessive fees for open records including police body camera footage could deter requests and weaken transparency.
Status: Signed 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
Dec 08, 2023
Oppose
  • Education Equity|
  • +1 Issue

AB 794/SB 749: Harboring a Minor

Overbroad language criminalizing countless scenarios related to aiding runaways would place young people in Wisconsin at a greater safety risk.
Status: Introduced
Position: Oppose
Legislation
Nov 27, 2023
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

AB 689/SB 669: Criminalization of Homelessness

This bill would criminalize non-approved encampments as a Class C misdemeanor with a $500 fine and up to 30 days in jail.
Status: Passed one chamber
Position: Oppose
Legislation
Nov 15, 2023
Oppose
  • Privacy, Technology, and Liberty|
  • +1 Issue

AB 730/SB 683: Internet Age Verification

While intended to protect minors, this bill exposes adult Wisconsinites to harmful surveillance and violates the First Amendment by requiring ID to visit websites.
Status: Passed one chamber
Position: Oppose
Legislation
Nov 07, 2023
Support
  • First Amendment|
  • +2 Issues

AB 657/SB 615: Ban on Book Bans

This bill would require governmental units and schools to refrain from banning or unreasonably restricting access to materials based on viewpoint.
Status: Introduced
Position: Support