Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
AB 257: Relating to: advanced practice registered nurses, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
AB 257 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on May 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: advanced practice registered nurses, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE). Primary sponsor: Tony Kurtz (Republican), Lisa Subeck (Democratic), Jessie Rodriguez (Republican), Deb Andraca (Democratic), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Brienne Brown (Democratic), Angelina Cruz (Democratic), Ben DeSmidt (Democratic), Jodi Emerson (Democratic), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Alex Joers (Democratic), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (Democratic), Priscilla Prado (Democratic), John Spiros (Republican), Shelia Stubbs (Democratic), Ron Tusler (Republican), Randy Udell (Democratic), Chuck Wichgers (Republican). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 9, 2025): Representative J. Jacobson added as a coauthor.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 19 · Republican 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Kurtz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Lisa Subeck | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Jessie Rodriguez | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Deb Andraca | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Elijah Behnke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Brienne Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Angelina Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Ben DeSmidt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Jodi Emerson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Rick Gundrum | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Alex Joers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Rob Kreibich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Dave Maxey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Dave Murphy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Jerry O'Connor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Sylvia Ortiz-Velez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Priscilla Prado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| John Spiros | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| Shelia Stubbs | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Ron Tusler | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Randy Udell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Chuck Wichgers | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Rachael Cabral-Guevara | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Kristin Dassler-Alfheim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Dianne Hesselbein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Sarah Keyeski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Devin LeMahieu | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Howard Marklein | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Romaine Quinn | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Melissa Ratcliff | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Kelda Roys | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Jodi Habush Sinykin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Jeff Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Mark Spreitzer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Patrick Testin | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Representative J. Jacobson added as a coauthor
- Published 8-9-2025
- Report approved by the Governor on 8-8-2025. 2025 Wisconsin Act 17
- Presented to the Governor on 8-7-2025
- Report correctly enrolled on 6-23-2025
- Fiscal estimate received
- Received from Senate concurred in
- Ordered immediately messaged
- Read a third time and concurred in
- Rules suspended to give bill its third reading
- Ordered to a third reading
- Read a second time
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