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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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Jan. 26, 2006 | WI | SB 403 | Concealed Weapons | Veto Override Passed - Senate (23 - 10) |
Feb. 28, 2008 | WI | A Amnd. 1 | Exemptions to Partial-Birth/Late-Term Abortion Ban | Amendment Tabled - House (54 - 43) |
Feb. 28, 2008 | WI | A Amnd. 2 | Exemptions to Partial-Birth/Late-Term Abortion Ban | Amendment Tabled - House (54 - 43) |
Dec. 11, 2007 | WI | ASA 1 | Emergency Contraception for Sexual Assault Victims | Amendment Adopted - House (56 - 41) |
Dec. 11, 2007 | WI | ASA 1 | Emergency Contraception for Sexual Assault Victims | Amendment Adopted - House (56 - 41) |
Jan. 17, 2006 | WI | SB 403 | Concealed Weapons | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (28 - 5) |
May 16, 2006 | WI | SJR 5 | Advisory Referendum on the Death Penalty | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (18 - 15) |
Feb. 28, 2008 | WI | AB 581 | Gun Possession During Emergencies | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 5) |
Feb. 28, 2008 | WI | AB 581 | Gun Possession During Emergencies | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 5) |
May 9, 2007 | WI | AB 260 | Employment Discrimination Exception for Sexual or Violent Offenders | Bill Passed - House (61 - 33) |
May 13, 2009 | WI | SB 181 | Indoor Smoking Ban | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 8) |
Feb. 28, 2006 | WI | SJR 53 | Constitutional amendment defining marriage between one man and one woman | Amendment Adopted - House (62 - 31) |
April 29, 2009 | WI | SB 20 | Discriminatory Pay Compensation | Bill Passed - House (51 - 47) |
Dec. 11, 2007 | WI | AJR 5 | State Christmas Tree | Joint Resolution Passed - House (84 - 12) |
June 9, 2009 | WI | SB 167 | Decreasing the Minimum Hunting Age | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 6) |
March 5, 2008 | WI | AB 151 | Financial Aid Ineligibility for Drug Offenders | Bill Passed - House (70 - 24) |
March 5, 2008 | WI | AB 151 | Financial Aid Ineligibility for Drug Offenders | Bill Passed - House (70 - 24) |
Feb. 26, 2008 | WI | AR 13 | Supporting the Individual's Right to Bear Arms | Resolution Passed - House (78 - 18) |
Dec. 11, 2007 | WI | AB 581 | Gun Possession During Emergencies | Bill Passed - House (84 - 13) |
Dec. 11, 2007 | WI | AB 581 | Gun Possession During Emergencies | Bill Passed - House (84 - 13) |
Jan. 23, 2008 | WI | AB 377 | Emergency Contraception for Sexual Assault Victims | Bill Passed - House (61 - 35) |
Jan. 23, 2008 | WI | AB 377 | Emergency Contraception for Sexual Assault Victims | Bill Passed - House (61 - 35) |
March 4, 2008 | WI | SB 537 | John Doe Proceedings | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15) |
Dec. 11, 2007 | WI | SB 176 | Compensation for Discharged Police Officers | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 3) |
May 13, 2009 | WI | SB 181 | Indoor Smoking Ban | Bill Passed - House (61 - 38) |
April 17, 2007 | WI | AJR 17 | Voter Identification Constitutional Amendment | Bill Passed - House (54 - 43) |
Feb. 28, 2008 | WI | AB 710 | Partial-Birth/Late-Term Abortion Ban | Bill Passed - House (59 - 38) |
Jan. 15, 2008 | WI | AB 363 | Limiting the Scope of Citizen-Proposed Ordinances | Bill Passed - House (48 - 44) |
April 15, 2010 | WI | AB 612 | Limiting Access to 9-1-1 Recordings | Bill Passed - House (67 - 30) |
April 15, 2010 | WI | AB 612 | Limiting Access to 9-1-1 Recordings | Bill Passed - House (67 - 30) |
Nov. 1, 2011 | WI | AB 69 | Use of Deadly Force in Self-Defense | Bill Passed - House (71 - 24) |
Nov. 1, 2011 | WI | AB 69 | Use of Deadly Force in Self-Defense | Bill Passed - House (71 - 24) |
May 16, 2007 | WI | AB 30 | Felon Employment in Educational Agencies | Bill Passed - House (64 - 29) |
Feb. 26, 2008 | WI | AB 695 | John Doe Proceedings | Bill Passed - House (84 - 13) |
March 7, 2006 | WI | SJR 5 | Advisory Referendum on the Death Penalty | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (20 - 13) |
May 4, 2006 | WI | SJR 5 | Advisory Referendum on the Death Penalty | Joint Resolution Passed - House (47 - 45) |
Feb. 28, 2008 | WI | AB 377 | Emergency Contraception for Sexual Assault Victims | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 6) |
Feb. 28, 2008 | WI | AB 377 | Emergency Contraception for Sexual Assault Victims | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 6) |
April 28, 2009 | WI | SB 20 | Discriminatory Pay Compensation | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15) |
Feb. 5, 2021 | WI | AB 1 | Expands State Medicaid to Ensure Coverage of COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 11) |
Feb. 18, 2014 | WI | AB 161 | Authorizes the Appeal of Court Orders that Suspend State Law | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 36) |
March 20, 2014 | WI | AB 19 | Requires an Individual to Disclose the Number of Asbestos Trusts they Plan to Sue | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 38) |
Jan. 12, 2021 | WI | AB 1 | Expands State Medicaid to Ensure Coverage of COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations | (29 - 2) |
April 23, 2010 | WI | AB 720 | Statewide Smoking Ban Amendments | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 34) |
June 22, 2021 | WI | SB 119 | Increases State Funding for Communities that Increase Police Budget Spending | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 37) |
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 | SB 296 | Establishes Penalties for "Rioting" or Protesting | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (59 - 34) |
Feb. 19, 2020 | WI | AB 804 | Increases Penalties for Domestic Abuse Victim Intimidation | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 14) |
Feb. 15, 2022 | WI | AB 495 | Authorizes Licensed Carriage of Firearms on School Grounds | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 12) |
April 18, 2023 | WI | SB 76 | Increases Penalties for Carjacking | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (80 - 18) |
Jan. 28, 2021 | WI | SJR 3 | Prohibits Extending Emergency Orders Related to COVID-19 | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (52 - 42) |
Feb. 22, 2022 | WI | AB 828 | Increases Employment Incentives for Correctional Officers | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (21 - 12) |
Feb. 11, 2014 | WI | AB 161 | Authorizes the Appeal of Court Orders that Suspend State Law | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14) |
June 22, 2021 | WI | SB 120 | Establishes Use of Force Policies for Law Enforcement Officers | Bill Passed - House (60 - 38) |
March 12, 2014 | WI | AB 19 | Requires an Individual to Disclose the Number of Asbestos Trusts they Plan to Sue | Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 16) |
Feb. 22, 2022 | WI | AJR 107 | Authorizes a Judge to Consider an Individual's Past Criminal Record When Determining Their Bail Amount | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (23 - 10) |
April 1, 2014 | WI | AB 120 | Prohibits Certain Actions Made by Health Care Providers from Being Used Against Them in Court | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14) |
March 22, 2023 | WI | SB 75 | Establishes Cash Bail in the State Constitution | Bill Passed - House (67 - 30) |
Oct. 21, 2015 | WI | SB 43 | Amends John Doe Law | Bill Passed - House (61 - 36) |
April 15, 2020 | WI | AB 1038 | Establishes Various Provisions in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 0) |
March 12, 2024 | WI | AJR 109 | Prohibits Governments from Giving Preferential Treatment to Staff on the Basis of Race, Sex, or National Origin | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (22 - 10) |
March 23, 2021 | WI | SB 183 | Increases Legislative Oversight Over Governor Spending of Pandemic Relief Funds | Bill Passed - House (59 - 36) |
Jan. 18, 2024 | WI | SB 466 | Prohibits Credit Card Companies from Requiring a Merchant Category Code that Identifies Firearms Retailers | Bill Passed - House (62 - 35) |
June 23, 2021 | WI | AB 374 | Establishes Guidelines for Potential Opioid Settlement Disbursement to State Counties | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 11) |
Jan. 19, 2023 | WI | SJR 2 | Requires a Defendant's Potential Risk Factors be Considered when Setting Bail | Joint Resolution Passed - House (74 - 23) |
April 1, 2014 | WI | AB 556 | Expands Jailhouse Strip Search Requirements | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15) |
Feb. 11, 2020 | WI | AB 804 | Increases Penalties for Domestic Abuse Victim Intimidation | Bill Passed - House (67 - 32) |
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) |
Jan. 28, 2010 | WI | SB 415 | Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements | Bill Passed - House (69 - 27) |
June 21, 2011 | WI | SB 93 | Weapons Law Amendments | Bill Passed - House (68 - 27) |
April 16, 2013 | WI | AB 82 | Prohibits the Unauthorized Transfer of Food Stamps | Bill Passed - House (73 - 24) |
May 13, 2015 | WI | AB 191 | Requires Drug Testing for Job Training Programs | Bill Passed - House (62 - 33) |
Jan. 20, 2016 | WI | SB 248 | Repeals Certain Requirements to Strip Search Detained Individuals | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14) |
May 10, 2017 | WI | AB 242 | Requires Drug Screening for Certain Welfare Recipients | Bill Passed - House (62 - 35) |
June 9, 2015 | WI | SB 70 | Authorizes Certain Officers to Carry Firearms in Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11) |
June 21, 2017 | WI | AB 299 | Authorizes Free Speech on College Campuses | Bill Passed - House (61 - 36) |
Oct. 21, 2015 | WI | SB 43 | Amends John Doe Law | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 14) |
Nov. 7, 2017 | WI | SB 54 | Requires Department of Corrections to Revoke Parole under Certain Circumstances | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12) |
Nov. 7, 2017 | WI | SB 54 | Requires Department of Corrections to Revoke Parole under Certain Circumstances | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12) |
Nov. 5, 2019 | WI | SB 49 | Prohibits Prostitution Charges Against Minors | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14) |
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 806 | Amends the Age for Juvenile Incarceration | Bill Passed - House (60 - 38) |
April 14, 2020 | WI | AB 1038 | Establishes Various Provisions in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic | Bill Passed - House (97 - 2) |
Feb. 11, 2020 | WI | AB 734 | Increases Penalties for Mail Theft | Bill Passed - House (84 - 13) |
Jan. 28, 2021 | WI | AB 5 | Establishes Plans for Vaccine Distribution | Bill Passed - House (57 - 36) |
Jan. 28, 2021 | WI | AB 5 | Establishes Plans for Vaccine Distribution | Bill Passed - House (57 - 36) |
Jan. 26, 2021 | WI | SJR 3 | Prohibits Extending Emergency Orders Related to COVID-19 | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (18 - 13) |
Jan. 7, 2021 | WI | AB 1 | Expands State Medicaid to Ensure Coverage of COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations | Bill Passed - House (56 - 34) |
Feb. 16, 2021 | WI | SB 38 | Establishes a Return to Work Plan for State Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 12) |
March 14, 2023 | WI | AB 53 | Require Schools Report to Law Enforcement Data on Crimes and Incidents that Occur on Their Property | Bill Passed - House (61 - 35) |
March 14, 2023 | WI | AB 69 | Requires Armed School Resource Officers (SRO) in Schools with 25 Percent Incident Arrest Rates | Bill Passed - House (59 - 36) |
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 23 | Prohibits Mandating COVID-19 Vaccinations | Bill Passed - House (60 - 33) |
March 23, 2021 | WI | AB 25 | Prohibits Private Employers from Mandating COVID-19 Vaccinations | Bill Passed - House (59 - 35) |
May 11, 2021 | WI | SB 117 | Amends Laws Related to Police Reform | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 11) |
March 23, 2021 | WI | SB 183 | Increases Legislative Oversight Over Governor Spending of Pandemic Relief Funds | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 12) |
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) |
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) |
Jan. 28, 2021 | WI | AB 4 | Authorizes Pharmacy Technicians and Students to Administer COVID-19 Vaccines | Bill Passed - House (90 - 1) |
June 9, 2021 | WI | AB 293 | Exempts the State from Federal Firearm Laws | Bill Passed - House (61 - 36) |