19th Senate District Update: March 15, 2024

This week, the Senate held its final floor session of the year. Many important bills were voted on and sent to the governor’s desk in the hope of being signed into law. This includes two bills I authored:

Assembly Bill 385 will add Hmong veterans admitted to the United States under the Hmong Veterans’ Naturalization Act to the definition of “veteran” for the purposes of the status on state ID cards. Recognizing these veterans who served alongside our armed forces against communism is an important step in the right direction.

Assembly Bill 793 would expand and improve 529 education savings accounts. These accounts are a critical tool for families to save for their kids’ college. Not only are contributions to these accounts deductible, withdrawals are also tax-free, so long as it is used for an eligible purpose. These changes will not only let families save more, but also allow them to use these accounts for broader education expenses, including apprenticeship expenses and loan repayments. This bill will also incentivize employers to contribute more to 529 accounts, upping the credit to 50% from 25% of maximum contributions.

I also am proud of the bill I authored that was signed into law this week. Senate Bill 381, now known as 2023 Act 118, which will allow for more flexibility in the adoption process for prospective parents.

My staff and I were also happy to meet with:

• Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
• Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• The Yahara House
• March of Dimes WI
• Neenah Mayor Lang
• Waushara County Sheriff Zuehlke
• Waushara County Board members
• Wautoma Mayor Nixon

Next week, I look forward to many more meetings in our area!

Community Events

Here is a list of some events happening around our area in the next few weeks. If you have an event you would like included in future e-updates, email us here!

Friday, March 15th – March 17th: House & Outdoor Living Show
Friday, March 15th – April 14th: Fox Valley Area High School Glass Exhibition
Saturday, March 16th: Pancake & Porkie Breakfast
Saturday, March 16th: Shamrock Club of New Dublin – St. Patrick’s Day Grand Parade & New Dublin Irish Fest
Saturday, March 16th: Lawrence Community Music School Bands Concert
Saturday, March 16th: Wolf River Trips & Campgrounds – St. Patrick’s Day
Sunday, March 17th: Sips & Strums
Wednesday, March 20th: Rhythm & Brews

COMING UP on April 6, 2023: Blue Ribbon Kids Day

Below are some great resources to learn more about our community and fun events, opportunities to explore our wonderful parks and trails, along with great cuisine!

Fox Cities Events Calendar
Future Neenah Events Calendar
48 Hours to Explore Appleton
Wisconsin Sensory-Friendly Children Museums
Travel Wisconsin Appleton Area Events
Travel Wisconsin

Traveling to the Capitol

My office is available five days a week for anyone looking to travel down to the Capitol!

If you are interested in a guided tour provided by my staff, or me, please email Sen.Cabral-Guevara@legis.wisconsin.gov. Emailing my office as early as possible will help ensure that I can allot time in my calendar to get to know you, your family and friends, and show you around the building!

Committees

This session, I serve as the chair of the Senate Committee on Health. My number one priority has always been to increase affordability and accessibility in health care for the state of Wisconsin.

Click on the links to check out what the committees I serve on are up to!

Health (Chair)
Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families (Vice Chair)
Education
Universities & Revenue

Contacting My Office

My capitol office is here to help you with general inquiries as well as questions and concerns regarding legislative matters. Feel free to contact me or my staff. We are always ready to assist you in your needs. Please visit my website for press releases and other capitol updates.