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Legislative Chair: Murrene Payton
School Social Work Association of America delegate: Kelly Ohme
Legislative Consultant/Lobbiest: Jack O’Meara
WSSWA Government Relations Representative
jack@omearapublicaffairs.com or (608) 294-8746
Wisconsin School Social Workers Association Legislative Tracker 2021-22 Legislative Session Updated: 3/15/2022 |
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Bill |
Description |
WSSWA Position |
Activity and Status |
AB 68 Introduced by Joint Finance Committee at request of Governor Evers |
2021-23 state budget. |
Supported Governor’s version of budget |
Legislature passed budget and Governor Evers signed it into law with significant partial vetoes (2021 Wisconsin Act 58) and a commitment to add more federal COVID money to schools, which he has done. |
AB 141 Rep. Myers |
Prohibit discrimination based on traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles. |
Support |
3/5/21 Introduced and referred to the Constitution and Ethics Committee; 4/20/21 Public hearing held; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
SB 251 Sen. Taylor |
Same as above. |
Support |
3/31/21 Introduced and referred to Labor and Regulatory Reform Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 185 Rep. Billings |
Prohibit prosecuting or adjudicating delinquent a person under the age of 18 for committing an act of prostitution. |
Support |
3/23/21 Introduced and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
SB 245 Sen. Darling |
Same as above. |
Support |
3/24/21 Introduced and referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Committee; 9/23/21 Public hearing held; 10/14/21 Amended and passed out of committee on 5-2 vote; Available for scheduling on Senate floor; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 196 Rep. Dittrich |
Designate sports and athletics teams based on the sex of the participants. |
Oppose |
3/25/21 Introduced and referred to Education Committee; 5/26/21 Public hearing held; 6/9/21 Voted out of committee on 9-4 vote; 6/16/21 Passed Assembly on 59-38 vote; 10/19/21 Senate Human Services, Children and Families voted non-concurrence on 2-3 vote; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
SB 322 Sen. Bernier |
Same as above. |
Oppose |
4/22/21 Introduced and referred to Human Services, Children and Families Committee; 5/26/21 Public hearing held; 10/19/21 Committee voted no on 2-3 vote; Available for scheduling on Senate floor; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 273 Rep. Myers |
Require instruction in African American history in elementary school and high school. |
Support |
4/16/21 Introduced and referred to Education Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 312 Rep. Snodgrass |
Prohibit conversion therapy |
Support |
5/7/21 Introduced and referred to Mental Health Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
SB 326 Sen. Carpenter |
Same as above |
Support |
4/28/21 Introduced and referred to Human Services, Children and Families Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 324 Rep. Loundenbeck |
Expand permissible work hours for minors under the age of 16. |
Oppose |
5/13/21 Introduced and referred to Labor and Integrated Employment Committee; 9/29/21 Public hearing held; 1/18/22 Committee voted for bill on 6-3 vote; 1/20/22 Laid on table; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
SB 332 Sen. Felzkowski |
Same as above. |
Oppose |
4/28/21 Introduced and referred to Labor and Regulatory Reform Committee; 6/16/21 Public hearing held; 10/6/21 Reported out of committee on 3-2 vote; 1/20/22 Passed Assembly on 60-35 vote; 1/20/22 Assembly concurred in; 2/1/22 Presented to Governor. 2/4/21 Vetoed by Governor Evers. |
AB 381 Rep. Snyder |
Require instruction in Hmong American, Asian Pacific Islander, and Desi Americans. |
Support |
6/7/21 Introduced and referred to Education Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
SB 379 Sen. Wimberger |
Same as above. |
Support |
5/25/21 Introduced and referred to Education Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 411 Rep. Wichgers |
“Anti-CRT” legislation that would prevent educators from teaching honest, reality-based history to students. |
Oppose |
6/25/21 Introduced and referred to Education Committee; 8/11/21 Public hearing held (WSSWA presented testimony); 9/23/21 Passed out of committee on 10-5 vote; 9/28/21 Passed Assembly on 60-38 vote; 1/25/22 Senate concurred in on 20-13 vote (one Republican, Senator Marklein, voted no); 2/1/22 Presented to Governor; 2/4/21 Vetoed by Governor Evers |
AB 495 Rep. Brooks |
Allow person with concealed carry license to carry weapon on school grounds. |
Oppose |
Passed Legislature and ready to be sent to Governor. |
SB 484 |
Same as above. |
Oppose |
On hold; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 562 Rep. Cabral-Guevara |
Require school districts - before providing any program related to sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression - to first give notice to parents or guardians, who can choose to opt out of the program. |
Oppose |
9/15/21 Introduced and referred to Education Committee; 9/16/22 Public hearing held; 3/10/22 Passed out committee on 8-4 vote; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
SB 598 Sen. Jacque |
Same as above. |
Oppose |
10/8/21 Introduced and referred to Education Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 602 Rep. James |
Require reporting of certain crimes on school property or school transportation. |
Oppose |
10/7/21 Introduced and referred to Education Committee; 10/21/21 Public hearing held; 2/1/22 Passed committee on 10-5 vote; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
SB 585 Sen. Jagler |
Same as above. |
Oppose |
9/24/21 Introduced and referred to Judiciary and Public Affairs Committee; 10/14/21 Public hearing held; 10/28/21 Passed committee on 5-2 vote; 11/8/21 Passed Senate on 21-12 vote; 2/22/22 Passed Assembly on voice vote; 2/25/22 Enrolled and ready to be sent to Governor. |
AB 614 Rep. Cabrera |
Strengthen collective bargaining for municipal employees, including school employees; Eliminate CPI wage cap and 51% organizing requirement. |
Support |
10/14/21 Introduced and referred to Labor and Integrated Employment Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 687 Rep. Shankland |
Reinstate strong collective bargaining rights for Pre-K-12, CESA, WTCS, and UW employees. |
Support |
11/12/21 Introduced and referred to Labor and Integrated Employment Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
SB 660 Sen. Larson |
Same as above. |
Support |
11/2/21 Introduced and referred to Labor and Regulatory Reform Committee; 3/15/22 Failed to pass. |
AB 749 Rep. Vining |
Collaborative grants for school districts to work with mental health agencies. |
Support |
12/7/21 Introduced and referred to Mental Health Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
SB 732 Senator Agard |
Same as above. |
Support |
11/30/21 Introduced and referred to Education Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 750 Rep. Vining |
Expand the current mental health program to include pupil wellness and make funding available for school nurses, school counselors and school psychologists, and school social workers. Provide additional $34.5 million. |
Support |
12/7/21 Introduced and referred to Mental Health Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
SB 731 Sen. Agard |
Same as above. |
Support |
11/30/21 Introduced and referred to Universities and Technical Colleges Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 751 Rep. Vining |
Provide $10 million to the UW System for student health services related to mental and behavioral health. |
Support |
12/7/21 Introduced and referred to Colleges and Universities Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
SB 733 Sen. Agard |
Same as above. |
Support |
11/30/21 Introduced and referred to Universities and Technical Colleges Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 752 Rep. Vining |
Add social and emotional learning to the list of specific evidence-based strategies for addressing student mental health. |
Support |
12/7/21 Introduced and referred to Colleges and Universities Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
SB 735 Sen. Agard |
Same as above. |
Support |
11/30/21 Introduced and referred to Universities and Technical Colleges Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 805 Rep. Shelton |
Provide additional state aid to schools to provide free meals to all students. |
Support |
1/4/22 Introduced and referred to Education Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 811 Rep. Pope |
Create revenue limit adjustment for cost of employing school nurses if approved by school board. |
Support |
1/6/22 Introduced and referred to Ways and Means Committee; -3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
SB 781 Sen. Larson |
Same as above. |
Support |
12/17/21 Introduced and referred to Education Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 813 Rep. Bowen |
Provide funding for community school start-up grants. |
Support |
1/6/22 Introduced and referred to Colleges and Universities Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
SB 782 Sen. Larson |
Same as above. |
Support |
12/17/21 Introduced and referred to Education Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 830 Rep. Murphy |
Create model curriculum for interacting with law enforcement. |
Oppose |
Passed Assembly; Currently in Senate Education Committee; 1/20/22 Passed committee on 9-4 vote; 1/25/22 Passed Assembly on 58-34 vote; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
SB 854 Sen. Jacque |
Same as above. |
Oppose |
1/13/22 Introduced and referred to Education Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 843 Rep. Pronschinske |
Create comprehensive firearm education for high school students. |
Oppose |
Passed Assembly and referred to Senate Education Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
SB 875 Sen. Jacque |
Same as above. |
Oppose |
In Senate Sporting Heritage, Small Business and Rural Issues Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 857 Rep. Penterman |
Prohibit DSPS and its boards from requiring new examinations for licensure unless a new law requires an exam. |
Oppose |
1/18/22 Introduced and referred to Regulatory Licensing Reform Committee; 1/26/22 Public hearing held; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
SB 824 Sen. Kooyenga |
Same as above. |
Oppose |
1/6/22 Introduced and referred to Insurance, Licensing and Forestry Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 920 Rep. Pope |
Provide feminine hygiene products in schools and create revenue limit adjustment to pay for the cost of providing them. |
Support |
In Assembly Education Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
SB 832 Sen. Agard |
Same as above. |
Support |
In Senate Government Operations, Legal Review and Consumer Protection Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 963 Rep. Gundrum |
“Parental Bill of Rights” |
Oppose |
Passed both houses of Legislature and ready to be sent to Governor. |
SB 962 Sen. Darling |
Same as above. |
Oppose |
3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 966 Rep. Wittke |
Break up Milwaukee Public Schools. |
Oppose |
Passed both houses of Legislature and ready to be send to Governor. |
SB 963 Sen. Darling |
Same as above. |
Oppose |
3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 967 Rep. Wittke |
Allow charter school governing boards to open additional charter schools without approval from school boards if charters are “high performing.” |
Oppose |
Passed both houses of Legislature and ready to be sent to Governor. |
SB 965 Sen. Darling |
Same as above. |
Oppose |
3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 968 Rep. Wittke |
Create Charter School Authorizing Board attached to DPI and allow board to authorize independent charter schools. |
Oppose |
Passed both houses of Legislature and ready to be sent to Governor. |
SB 964 Sen. Darling |
Same as above. |
Oppose |
3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 969 Rep. Duchow |
Use federal ARPA funds to pay for armed school resource officers; Require reporting of school incidents to law enforcement; Other changes. |
Oppose |
Passed Assembly; In Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 970 Rep. Wittke |
Eliminate income limits for voucher programs; Eliminate participation limits in statewide voucher program. |
Oppose |
Passed both houses of Legislature and ready to be sent to Governor. |
SB 974 Sen. Roth |
Same as above. |
Oppose |
3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 995 Rep. Vos |
Prohibit schools from requiring face masks if parents opt out and require schools to always offer in-person learning. |
Oppose |
Passed both houses of Legislature and ready to be sent to Governor. |
SB 1011 Sen. Kapenga |
Same as above. |
Oppose |
3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 1039 Rep. Pope |
Require teachers in voucher and Special Needs Voucher schools to have DPI licenses. |
Support |
2/17/22 Introduced and referred to Education Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 1041 Rep. Pope |
Phase out Special Needs Scholarship program and limit enrollment in voucher programs. |
Support |
2/17/22 Introduced and referred to Education Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AB 1042 Rep. Pope |
Only allow voucher school funding reduction if it has been approved by voters of a school district in a referendum vote. |
Support |
2/17/22 Introduced and referred to Education Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
SB 961 Sen. Bewley |
Same as above |
Support |
2/9/22 Introduced and referred to Education Committee; 3/15/22 Bill failed to pass. |
AJR 8 Rep. Stubbs |
Proclaim that racism and racial inequity constitute a health crisis in Wisconsin. |
Support |
2/18/21 Introduced and referred to Rules Committee; 3/16/21 Rep Stubbs added amendment; 3/15/22 Failed to adopt. |
SJR 5 |
Recognize February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. |
Support |
2/5/21 Introduced and referred to Organization Committee; 2/16/21 Passed Senate; 3/11/21 Read and referred to Rules Committee; 3/15/22 Failed to adopt. |
Clearinghouse Rule 20-082 Department of Public Instruction (DPI) |
Create additional pathway for an MSW to obtain Tier II SSW license. |
Monitor |
Took effect 9/1/21. |