Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 258: 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)
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
SB 258 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on May 16, 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: Patrick Testin (Republican), Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican), Kelda Roys (Democratic), Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic), Jodi Habush Sinykin (Democratic), Dianne Hesselbein (Democratic), Sarah Keyeski (Democratic), Devin LeMahieu (Republican), Howard Marklein (Republican), Romaine Quinn (Republican), Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Jeff Smith (Democratic), Mark Spreitzer (Democratic), Dora Drake (Democratic), André Jacque (Republican). It lists 27 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 22 · Republican 20
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Testin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Rachael Cabral-Guevara | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Kelda Roys | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Kristin Dassler-Alfheim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Jodi Habush Sinykin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Dianne Hesselbein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Sarah Keyeski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Devin LeMahieu | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Howard Marklein | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Romaine Quinn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Melissa Ratcliff | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Jeff Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Mark Spreitzer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Dora Drake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| André Jacque | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Deb Andraca | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Elijah Behnke | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Brienne Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Angelina Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Ben DeSmidt | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Bob Donovan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Jodi Emerson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Joy Goeben | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Rick Gundrum | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Alex Joers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Dan Knodl | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Rob Kreibich | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Tony Kurtz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Dave Maxey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Vinnie Miresse | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Dave Murphy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Jerry O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Sylvia Ortiz-Velez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Lori Palmeri | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Priscilla Prado | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Jessie Rodriguez | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| John Spiros | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| Lisa Subeck | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Ron Tusler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Randy Udell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Robyn Vining | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Chuck Wichgers | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
“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 J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor
- Fiscal estimate received
- Laid on table
- Senator Carpenter added as a coauthor
- Placed on calendar 6-18-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
- Fiscal estimate received
- Representative Moses added as a cosponsor
- Available for scheduling
- Report passage recommended by Committee on Health, Ayes 5, Noes 0
- Fiscal estimate received
- Representative Snodgrass added as a cosponsor
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