Wisconsin State Legislature

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The committee proceedings focused on Senate Bill 41, which relates to school safety grants and appropriations. The committee held a public hearing on June 10, 2025. During the subsequent executive session on June 13, 2025, the committee voted to recommend the adoption of Senate Amendment 1 (3 ayes to 2 noes) and subsequently recommended Senate Bill 41 for passage as amended (3 ayes to 2 noes). Appearances included the bill author and representatives from Navigate 360 and the 23rd Senate District.

The Committee on Health proceedings focused on Senate Bill 42, which relates to permitting pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and specifying penalties. A public hearing was held where testimony and registrations were received from various organizations both supporting and opposing the bill, including health associations, pro-life groups, and conferences. Following the public hearing, an executive session was held via paper ballot, resulting in a recommendation for the passage of Senate Bill 42 with a unanimous vote.

The committee proceedings focused on Assembly Bill 91, which pertains to the requirement for first-class cities and first-class city school districts to place school resource officers in schools. A public hearing was held where various representatives and associations appeared for and against the bill. During a subsequent executive session, the committee recommended the adoption of Assembly Amendment 1 by a vote of 13 ayes to 2 noes. Following this, the committee recommended Assembly Bill 91 be passed as amended by a vote of 10 ayes to 5 noes.

The Committee on Agriculture and Revenue reviewed Senate Bill 482, which relates to increasing the carryover period of the research income tax credit. A public hearing was held where various representatives spoke both for and in support of the bill, representing groups such as the Association of Equipment Manufacturers and Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce. Following the hearing, an executive session was held by paper ballot where the committee voted unanimously to recommend Senate Bill 482 for passage.