Two Listening Sessions Coming Up
On Monday, March 31st, Senator Jacque will be hosting a listening session that I will be attending at Kimberly Mapleview Intermediate School (125 E. Kimberly Ave., Kimberly) from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Also, the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) will be hosting a listening session that I will be attending Wednesday, April 2nd, at the Kaukauna High School (1701 County Road CE, Kaukauna) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you have any free time either of those days, please consider attending.
Committee on Local Government Public Hearing (3/19)
Last Wednesday, I testified on two of my bills in committee.
AB 41Â prohibits a political subdivision from requiring a permit for or prohibiting the cultivation of a vegetable or flower garden on residential property not owned by the political subdivision.
State law should protect home vegetable gardens. Inflation and supply chain issues make protecting this basic human right a necessity for many today. This proposal, based on model legislation from the Institute for Justice, will protect the right of Wisconsin homeowners to grow their own food on their property, free from unreasonable restrictions.
To hear me speak in committee on AB 41, click here.
AB 42 prohibits political subdivisions and sewerage districts from prohibiting the keeping of up to four chickens or quail (fowl) by property owners or certain lessors on properties zoned for residential use.
The bill specifically allows political subdivisions and sewerage districts to do any of the following with regard to the keeping of fowl:
1. Require a keeper of fowl to obtain a permit.
2. Require notification of adjoining landowners.
3. Â Impose reasonable regulations related to the location of fowl housing on a property.
4. Prohibit the keeping of roosters.
5. Set cleanliness standards.
6. Prohibit fowl on condominiums if consistent with the condominium’s bylaws.
Government should encourage and protect, not limit, the right to raise your own food on your private property. Protecting this basic human right is essential.
Session (3/18)
Last Tuesday, the Assembly met for session.
AB 24 will require sheriffs to request proof of legal presence status from individuals held in a county jail for an offense punishable as a felony. The bill also requires sheriffs to comply with detainers and administrative warrants received from the federal Department of Homeland Security regarding individuals held in the county jail for a criminal offense.
Speaker Vos gave a great speech on this legislation. To listen to Speaker Vos’s speech, click here.
AB 98 provides that school boards and charter schools may not prohibit a pupil with certain tribal affiliation from wearing traditional tribal regalia at a graduation ceremony or school-sponsored event.
AB 99 expands the list of those authorized to copy a certified vital record for administrative use to include tribal governments and their employees.
AB 101Â requires that school districts include in their annual report to DPI the numbers, ages, and tribal affiliation of American Indian children attending the school district beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.
Early Voting Has Started
Early voting started Tuesday, March 18th.
There are two important statewide races to be aware of. The first is for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. There are two candidates on your ballot: Brittany Kinser and Dr. Jill Underly.
The second is for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The two candidates on your ballot are Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford.
Additionally, there will be a referendum question on your ballot:
“Photographic identification for voting. Shall section 1m of article III of the constitution be created to require that voters present valid photographic identification verifying their identity in order to vote in any election, subject to exceptions which may be established by law?”
If you believe that voters should be required to provide a valid photo ID in order to vote in Wisconsin elections, vote yes. If you don’t, vote no.
Lastly, depending on where you live, you may have other local, nonpartisan races on your ballot, like circuit court judges, city council members, or school board members. If you’d like to see what will be on your ballot, click here:Â What’s On My Ballot.
If you do not vote early, make sure to vote in person on the day of (April 1st).
Let’s get out and vote!
In-District Events
Friday, March 28th, is the Kettle Range Snowriders Spring Fish Fry at the Mishcot VFW Park and Hall (317 W Main St, Mishicot) from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 29th, is Maple Day at Maple Sweet Dairy (4501 Cty Rd W, De Pere). Join them from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to see the entire process from sap to maple syrup.
Saturday, March 29th, is a drive-thru booyah and burgers event at the Tisch Mills Fire Department (N110 County Rd B, Kewaunee) from 12 p.m. until gone.
Friday, April 11th, there will be a Fish Boil and Pork Chop Dinner at the Mishicot Fire Station from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
