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SJR2 - Conditions for release prior to conviction, including the imposition of bail (second consideration).
Van H. Wanggaard, Marc Julian Bradley, Patrick Testin
Last updated over 1 year ago
34 Co-Sponsors
To amend section 8 (2) of article I of the constitution; Relating to: conditions for release prior to conviction, including the imposition of bail (second consideration).
STATUS
Passed
SB21 - The value of tangible personal property allowed in state correctional facilities.
Jesse James, Joan A. Ballweg, Robert L. Cowles
Last updated 6 months ago
20 Co-Sponsors
An Act to create 301.32 (1m) of the statutes; Relating to: the value of tangible personal property allowed in state correctional facilities.
STATUS
Vetoed
SB17 - Expanding veterans benefits to individuals who served in Laos in support of the United States during the Vietnam War.
Andre Jacque, Van H. Wanggaard, Timothy W. Carpenter
Last updated 5 months ago
25 Co-Sponsors
An Act to amend 45.44 (3) (c) (intro.) and 45.51 (2) (a) 1.; and to create 36.27 (2) (b) 5., 36.27 (3p) (a) 1r. g., 38.24 (8) (a) 1r. g. and 45.01 (12) (fm) of the statutes; Relating to: expanding veterans benefits to individuals who served in Laos in support of the United States during the Vietnam War.
STATUS
Failed
SB12 - Tuition and fee remission or grants for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System, a technical college, or a private nonprofit institution of higher education; and the University of Wisconsin System nonresident tuition exemption for certain veterans. (FE)
Eric Wimberger, Joan A. Ballweg, Robert L. Cowles
Last updated 5 months ago
19 Co-Sponsors
An Act to amend 36.27 (2) (b) 4., 36.27 (3n) (a) 1m. a., 36.27 (3n) (a) 1m. b., 36.27 (3n) (bd), 36.27 (3p) (a) 1r. (intro.), 38.24 (7) (a) 1m. a., 38.24 (7) (a) 1m. b., 38.24 (7) (bd), 38.24 (8) (a) 1r. (intro.) and 39.49 (2) (a) 2. of the statutes; Relating to: tuition and fee remission or grants for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System, a technical college, or a private nonprofit institution of higher education; and the University of Wisconsin System nonresident tuition exemption for certain veterans. (FE)
STATUS
Failed
SB27 - Spinal cord injury research grants and symposia and making an appropriation. (FE)
Van H. Wanggaard, Timothy W. Carpenter, Rachael Ann Cabral-Guevara
Last updated 5 months ago
32 Co-Sponsors
An Act to create 15.197 (20), 20.435 (1) (cd) and 255.45 of the statutes; Relating to: spinal cord injury research grants and symposia and making an appropriation. (FE)
STATUS
Failed
AJR4 - Reaffirming Wisconsin's commitment to the strengthening and deepening of the sister ties between the State of Wisconsin and Taiwan; supporting Taiwan's signing of a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the United States; and continuing support for increasing Taiwan's international profile.
Jon Plumer, Travis Tranel, Joel Coulombe Kitchens
Last updated over 1 year ago
28 Co-Sponsors
Relating to: reaffirming Wisconsin's commitment to the strengthening and deepening of the sister ties between the State of Wisconsin and Taiwan; supporting Taiwan's signing of a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the United States; and continuing support for increasing Taiwan's international profile.
STATUS
Passed
SB94 - Exempting veterans and members of the armed forces from admissions application fees at University of Wisconsin System schools and technical colleges. (FE)
Andre Jacque, Timothy W. Carpenter, James W. Edming
Last updated 5 months ago
14 Co-Sponsors
An Act to amend 36.11 (3) (d) (intro.), 36.11 (47m) (title) and 38.12 (12) (title); and to create 36.11 (47m) (c) and 38.12 (12) (c) of the statutes; Relating to: exempting veterans and members of the armed forces from admissions application fees at University of Wisconsin System schools and technical colleges. (FE)
STATUS
Failed
AB48 - Prosecuting or adjudicating delinquent a person under the age of 18 for committing an act of prostitution.
Joel Coulombe Kitchens, Jill E. Billings, Jimmy Anderson
Last updated 5 months ago
44 Co-Sponsors
An Act to amend 51.20 (13) (cr), 165.76 (1) (am), 938.34 (15) (a) 1., 944.30 (1m) (intro.), 944.30 (2m) and 973.015 (2m) (intro.) of the statutes; Relating to: prosecuting or adjudicating delinquent a person under the age of 18 for committing an act of prostitution.
STATUS
Failed
AJR1 - Conditions for release prior to conviction, including the imposition of bail (second consideration).
Cindi Duchow, Adam Neylon, Scott E. Allen
Last updated 5 months ago
35 Co-Sponsors
To amend section 8 (2) of article I of the constitution; Relating to: conditions for release prior to conviction, including the imposition of bail (second consideration).
STATUS
Failed
SB23 - Posting the child abuse and neglect reporting hotline in school buildings. (FE)
Andre Jacque, Mark Spreitzer, Scott Krug
Last updated 5 months ago
14 Co-Sponsors
An Act to create 118.07 (6) of the statutes; Relating to: posting the child abuse and neglect reporting hotline in school buildings. (FE)
STATUS
Failed
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Representative from Wisconsin district HD-008
COMMITTEES
Wisconsin House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She emigrated to New Haven, Connecticut with her family as a child. Ortiz-Velez has been active in local politics. She serves on the board of directors for various civic and non-profit groups in New Haven. She was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 2012.read less
OFFICES HELD
Wisconsin House from Wisconsin
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