SB279Introduced in the Senate
Grants to law enforcement agencies for data-sharing platforms.
Introduced by Van Wanggaard, District 21
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act to create 165.981 of the statutes; Relating to: grants to law enforcement agencies for data-sharing platforms.
Where it stands
Published 12-10-2025
December 10, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: Assembly: Read a third time and concurred in as amended · October 14, 2025
85
Yes
11
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
99 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Joel Kitchens | 1 | Yes |
| Shae Sortwell | 2 | Yes |
| Ron Tusler | 3 | Yes |
| David Steffen | 4 | Yes |
| Joy Goeben | 5 | Yes |
| Elijah Behnke | 6 | Yes |
| Karen Kirsch | 7 | Yes |
| Sylvia Ortiz-Velez | 8 | No |
| Pricilla Prado | 9 | Yes |
| Darrin Madison | 10 | No |
Bill history
Introduced
Read first time and referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Public hearing held
Executive action taken
Report passage recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 5, Noes 3
Available for scheduling
Senate Amendment 1 offered by Senator Wanggaard
Placed on calendar 6-18-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
Read a second time
Senate Amendment 1 adopted
Ordered to a third reading
Rules suspended to give bill its third reading
Read a third time and passed, Ayes 17, Noes 15
Ordered immediately messaged
Received from Senate
Read first time and referred to calendar of 6-24-2025
LRB correction
Representative Allen added as a cosponsor
Rules suspended to withdraw from calendar and take up
Read a second time
Assembly Amendment 1 offered by Representative Donovan
Assembly Amendment 1 adopted
Ordered to a third reading
Rules suspended
Read a third time and concurred in as amended, Ayes 85, Noes 11
Ordered immediately messaged
Received from Assembly amended and concurred in as amended, Assembly Amendment 1 adopted
Placed on calendar 11-18-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
Assembly Amendment 1 concurred in
Action ordered immediately messaged
Report correctly enrolled
Presented to the Governor on 12-4-2025
Report approved by the Governor on 12-9-2025. 2025 Wisconsin Act 58
Published 12-10-2025
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