On February 4, 2026, the Assembly Committee on Science, Technology, and AI held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 892 Relating to: digital asset staking and the state’s securities laws Assembly Bill 959 Relating to: the legal status of artificial intelligence Assembly Bill 965 Relating to: artificial intelligence systems that simulate humanlike relationships […]
On February 4, 2026, Representatives Adam Neylon and Nate Gustafson were joined by cryptocurrency advocates from Wisconsin at a news conference to advocate for Assembly Bill 892. AB 892 removes outdated securities laws so Wisconsin crypto investors can access their benefits through staking. The news conference was held prior to AB 892 being heard in […]
On February 3, 2026, the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 966 Relating to: requiring the Department of Justice to conduct a public awareness campaign Assembly Bill 964 Relating to: Internet crimes against children administrative subpoenas for the crime of sexual extortion when the […]
On February 3, 2026, the Assembly Committee on Transportation met on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 766 Relating to: the commercial driver training grant program Assembly Bill 561 Relating to: owner liability for illegally passing a school bus and providing a penalty Assembly Bill 526 Relating to: certain airport improvement contracts Assembly Bill 679 […]
On December 12, 2025, Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison) hosted a briefing relating to social media and youth usage. The featured speaker is Dr. Jenny Radesky, an expert researcher and professor on the topic.
As Wisconsin weighs 47 new data-center proposals, questions about power supply, infrastructure and local economic impact took center stage at the Wisconsin Tech Council luncheon on November 25, 2025. Panelists addressed the significant energy consumption tied to modern search technology, the economic value data centers may bring to host communities, and broader utility challenges as […]
On November 20, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities met on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 106 Relating to: exempting certain electric vehicle charging stations located at a residence from the electric vehicle charging tax Assembly Bill 399 Relating to: requirement for certain telecommunications providers to provide basic voice service Assembly Bill […]
On November 19, 2025, the Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum hosted “Wisconsin Nuclear Energy Day” featuring the following agenda: 9:30 – 10:30 AM The Future of Nuclear Energy in Wisconsin Policy Panel featuring Sen. Julian Bradley, Sen. Jesse James, Rep. David Steffen, and Rep. Shae Sortwell. Moderated by former Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch 10:45 – 11:45 […]
On November 18, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency met on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 274 Relating to: the expiration of administrative rules Assembly Bill 275 Relating to: challenges to the validity of administrative rules and making an appropriation Assembly Bill 276 Relating to: statements of scope for administrative […]
On November 5, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Science, Technology, and AI met on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 530 Relating to: the operation of drones over school property and providing a penalty Assembly Bill 415 Relating to: use restrictions on state and local government electronic devices Assembly Bill 377 Relating to: establishing English […]
On October 28, 2025, the Joint Committee on Information Policy and Technology held an informational hearing dealing with the subjects of High-Risk IT Projects, MyWisconsinID, and the Master Lease Program. Invited speakers include: Wisconsin Department of Administration Representatives