55th Assembly District Update: October 12, 2023

The Speaker’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) held its first public hearing yesterday. The Task Force heard from Google, Adobe, the National Conference of State Legislatures, and the public about what the future of AI looks like. I am looking forward to the three future hearings (details to follow), to learn more about what AI means for our citizens and how we can safely transition into the future.

Since 2009, Wisconsinites have been prohibited from opening new tobacco bars. By proposing AB 451 , it would allow for new cigar bars to be opened.

Below is an excerpt from an article on this bill,

“Rep. Nate Gustafson, R-Neenah, said the bill will simply allow for a free market for cigar bars, instead of limiting the number of establishment to those in existence years ago. Gustafson, who is one of the authors of the bill, said he was approached by a constituent looking to open a new cigar bar.

“This is about consumer freedom and business owners who want to go down this path of opening up their own cigar lounge,” he said.”

How do You Feel on These Bills?

The State Assembly is expected to vote on these pieces of legislation on October 17th.

How do you feel about these bills? I want to hear from you.

AJR65
Relating to: honoring 50 years of volunteer service in the U.S. Armed Forces.

AJR79
Relating to: recognizing October 17, 2023, as First Responders Appreciation Day in Wisconsin.

AB33
Relating to: emergency contact records maintained by the Department of Transportation.

AB66
Relating to: fees for certain motor vehicle certificate of title transfers.

AB105
Relating to: operation of an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle owned by an electric cooperative on a highway.

AB120
Relating to: the design of health care coverage plans for public safety employees.

AB122
Relating to: issuance of temporary motor vehicle operation plates and permits to dealers and providing a penalty.

AB123
Relating to: exemptions from the requirement that an original driver’s license be a probationary license.

AB177
Relating to: punitive articles in the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice prohibiting certain activities; procedures applicable to courts-martial cases under the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice; treatment of victims of an offense under the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice; defining military offenses under the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice; punishments for violations of the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice; and the removal of gender-specific language from the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice.

AB178
Relating to: annual reporting to the legislature of sexual harassment and assault that occurs in the Wisconsin National Guard and of changes to the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

AB179
Relating to: a case management system for tracking misconduct within the Wisconsin national guard.

AB231
Relating to: members of the Council on Veterans Programs.

AB294
Relating to: third-party food delivery services and providing a penalty.

SB35
Relating to: emergency contact records maintained by the Department of Transportation.

SB60
Relating to: fees for certain motor vehicle certificate of title transfers.

SB120
Relating to: the design of health care coverage plans for public safety employees.

SB123
Relating to: exemptions from the requirement that an original driver’s license be a probationary license.

SB124
Relating to: issuance of temporary motor vehicle operation plates and permits to dealers and providing a penalty.

SB166
Relating to: punitive articles in the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice prohibiting certain activities; procedures applicable to courts-martial cases under the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice; treatment of victims of an offense under the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice; defining military offenses under the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice; punishments for violations of the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice; and the removal of gender-specific language from the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice.

SB167
Relating to: annual reporting to the legislature of sexual harassment and assault that occurs in the Wisconsin National Guard and of changes to the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

SB168
Relating to: a case management system for tracking misconduct within the Wisconsin national guard.

SB251
Relating to: members of the Council on Veterans Programs.

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