Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
AB 389: Relating to: indication of veteran status of certain service members on operators’ licenses or identification cards. (FE)
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
AB 389 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on August 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: indication of veteran status of certain service members on operators’ licenses or identification cards. (FE). Primary sponsor: Ben Franklin (Republican), Shae Sortwell (Republican), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Steve Doyle (Democratic), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Joan Fitzgerald (Democratic), Joy Goeben (Republican), Russell Goodwin (Democratic), Andrew Hysell (Democratic), Brent Jacobson (Republican), Dan Knodl (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Darrin Madison (Democratic), Dave Maxey (Republican), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Ann Roe (Democratic), Randy Udell (Democratic), Chuck Wichgers (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Angela Stroud (Democratic), Angelito Tenorio (Democratic), Gus Gustafson (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16 · Republican 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Franklin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Shae Sortwell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Christine Sinicki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Steve Doyle | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 94 |
| Elijah Behnke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Barbara Dittrich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Joan Fitzgerald | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Joy Goeben | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Russell Goodwin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Andrew Hysell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Brent Jacobson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Dan Knodl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Rob Kreibich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Darrin Madison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Dave Maxey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Jeff Mursau | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Ann Roe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Randy Udell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Chuck Wichgers | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Dave Murphy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Angela Stroud | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 73 |
| Angelito Tenorio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Gus Gustafson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Dan Feyen | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Dianne Hesselbein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| André Jacque | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Brad Pfaff | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Melissa Ratcliff | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Jodi Habush Sinykin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Mark Spreitzer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bob Wirch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
- Representative Emerson added as a coauthor
- Representative Brown added as a coauthor
- Laid on the table
- Representatives Joers and Stubbs added as coauthors
- Representatives O'Connor and Arney added as coauthors
- Placed on calendar 1-20-2026 by Committee on Rules
- Referred to committee on Rules
- Report passage as amended recommended by Committee on Transportation, Ayes 5, Noes 0
- Report Assembly Amendment 1 adoption recommended by Committee on Transportation, Ayes 5, Noes 0
- Representative J. Jacobson added as a coauthor
- Representative Tucker added as a coauthor
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