Safeguarding Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban  |  SB343

SB343 would provide that “abortion” under state law “does not include a physician’s performance medical procedures or treatments designed or intended to prevent the death of a pregnant woman and not designed or intended to kill the unborn child. ”

The Senate passed SB343 on October 17, 2023, by a vote of 22 to 10. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this bill would bring clarity to Wisconsin law and reinforce the state’s 1849 abortion ban by ensuring that a physician may legally perform life-saving emergency medical procedures on a pregnant woman (e.g., removal of a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy) when reasonable efforts are made to preserve both the life of the woman and her unborn child. Given that the care of human life—not its destruction—is the greatest responsibility of government, Wisconsin should act to secure the right to life for preborn children and their mothers. The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and protected by the Fifth and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Repealing Work-Permit Requirements for Minors  |  SB436

SB436 would eliminate the requirement for a minor who is 14 or 15 years of age to obtain a state-authorized work permit prior to employment.

The Senate passed SB436 on October 17, 2023, by a vote of 21 to 11. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because parents—not the government—have the authority and final say as to whether their teenage child can work. Wisconsin ought to protect the fundamental rights of parents and freedom of association of the American people, which are retained under and guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and the 14^th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.   

Prohibiting Sex Mutilation Against Children  |  AB465

AB465 prohibits “gender transition medical intervention” for individuals under 18 years of age.

The Senate passed AB465 on October 17, 2023, by a vote of 22 to 10. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because sex mutilation violates the unalienable right to life and limb of minor children, while absurdly attempting to erase biological sex with fictional “gender” constructs. According to the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the States have a duty to protect the humanity of all people—male and female—who, as the Declaration of Independence affirms, are created by God and form the basis of individual and family self-government.

Taxpayer Money for Professional Baseball  |  AB439

AB439 would appropriate $411,500,000 in state and local funds from FY 2023-24 to FY 2045-46, along with $50,000,000 in loans, for improvements to the Milwaukee Brewers baseball stadium.

The Assembly passed AB439 on October 17, 2023, by a vote of 69 to 27. We have assigned pluses to the nays because there is no provision in the Wisconsin Constitution that authorizes either the creation of ‘special districts’ for Major League Baseball teams or the state and local subsidizing of professional sports. Privately-owned billion-dollar organizations, such as the Milwaukee Brewers, should be expected to pay for their own facilities, which they can more than afford. Forcing the people of Wisconsin to furnish proliferate amounts of taxpayer money to fund crony, corporate-sponsored spending bills violates their individual liberties guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Preventing Local “Guaranteed Income” Programs  |  AB146

AB146 prevents political subdivisions from making expenditures “for the purpose of making payments to individuals under a guaranteed income program.”

The Senate passed AB146 on October 17, 2023, by a vote of 22 to 10. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the concept of a “guaranteed income” (i.e., ‘universal basic income’) relies on the immoral and anti-constitutional act of government-imposed theft disguised as taxation, which takes from citizens the wages they have rightfully earned. This manifestly socialist wealth-redistribution scheme violates both the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment, which were intended to protect against undue deprivation or disparagement of a person’s “property” and provide “equal protection of the laws” for all Americans. 

‘Free’ Driver Education for Low-Income Residents  |  AB394

AB394 establishes a driver education grant program for low-income individuals, including resident aliens and temporary visitors, who satisfy the “income eligibility criteria for a free or reduced-price meal in the federal school lunch program.”

The Assembly passed AB394 on October 17, 2023, by near-unanimous consent, with only 1 recorded “No” vote. We have assigned minuses to the ayes because driver education is not the role of government—rather, it is the responsibility of individual student-drivers and course instructors. Wisconsin has absolutely no duty to discriminatorily and unjustly provide “eligible” low-income residents, who have little or no tax liability, with government funds so that they may obtain a driver license at the expense of hard-working citizens.

Prohibiting Sex Mutilation Against Children  |  AB465

AB465 prohibits “gender transition medical intervention” for individuals under 18 years of age.

The House passed AB465 on October 12, 2023, by a vote of 63 to 35. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because sex mutilation violates the unalienable right to life and limb of minor children, while absurdly attempting to erase biological sex with fictional “gender” constructs. According to the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the States have a duty to protect the humanity of all people—male and female—who, as the Declaration of Independence affirms, are created by God and form the basis of individual and family self-government.

Extending Postpartum Medicaid Coverage  |  SB110

SB110 would extend postpartum coverage for Medicaid recipients from two months to 12 months.

The Senate passed SB110 on September 14, 2023, by a vote of 32 to 1. We have assigned minuses to the ayes because neither health care nor social welfare is the legitimate object of government. Medicaid, as with many other ‘entitlement programs,’ discriminatorily and unjustly provides “eligible” low-income persons, who have little or no tax liability, with government funds at the expense of other hard-working citizens. Wisconsin must reject the use of taxpayer dollars for this ever-expanding and unsustainable federal-state program that is not authorized under Article 1, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution.

100-Day Drug Supplies for SeniorCare Recipients  |  SB263

SB263 would allow SeniorCare participants to purchase 100-day supplies of prescription drugs.

The Senate passed SB263 on September 14, 2023, by a vote of 33 to 0. We have assigned minuses to the ayes because this bill further contributes to the expansion of state-run healthcare in Wisconsin. The reality of these ‘cradle-to-the-grave’ or ‘nanny-state’ programs is that they not only cause more debt, poverty, and government dependency in the United States, but also continue the irresponsible use of other citizens’ taxpayer money in violation of the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.   

Easy Access to ‘Morning-After’ Pills  |  AB176

AB176 would permit a pharmacist to dispense “self-administered oral hormonal contraceptives” without a prescription from a physician or other medical professional.   

The Assembly passed AB176 on June 21, 2023, by a vote of 82 to 11. We have assigned pluses to the nays because hormonal birth control drugs, particularly high-dose prescription-only ‘morning-after’ pills, can and do prevent uterine implantation of developing pre-born children, causing them to function not only as “contraceptives,” but also as abortifacients, thereby resulting in ‘silent abortions.’ Given that the care of human life—not its destruction—is the greatest responsibility of government, Wisconsin should act to forbid all methods of abortion and secure the right to life for every pre-born child. The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and protected by the Fifth and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Preventing Local “Guaranteed Income” Programs  |  AB146

AB146 prevents political subdivisions from making expenditures “for the purpose of making payments to individuals under a guaranteed income program.”

The Assembly passed AB146 on April 25, 2023, by a vote of 60 to 34. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the concept of a “guaranteed income” (i.e., ‘universal basic income’) relies on the immoral and anti-constitutional act of government-imposed theft disguised as taxation, which takes from citizens the wages they have rightfully earned. This manifestly socialist wealth-redistribution scheme violates both the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment, which were intended to protect against undue deprivation or disparagement of a person’s “property” and provide “equal protection of the laws” for all Americans. 

Illegal Aliens as Law Enforcement Officers  |  AB51

AB51 would allow recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to become law enforcement officers.

The Assembly passed AB51 on March 22, 2023, by near-unanimous consent, with only 4 recorded “No” votes. We have assigned minuses to the ayes because persons who enter the United States illegally—which, by definition, is a crime—ought not to be permitted sanctuary or residency in Wisconsin, let alone be considered eligible for appointment as local police officers and deputy sheriffs. Rather than pursue a blatantly unconstitutional and anti-American policy that erodes both the rule of law and the value of citizenship, Wisconsin should use its powers reserved under the U.S. Constitution’s 10^th Amendment to end the crisis of illegal migration and provide for the public safety.  

U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote  |  SJR32

SJR32 proposes to amend the Wisconsin Constitution to provide that only a U.S. citizen age 18 or older who is a resident of an election district in Wisconsin is eligible to vote in the state.

The Assembly passed SJR32 on February 24, 2022, by a vote of 60 to 35 (Vote 249). We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the right of the American people to vote and choose their representatives is retained solely by citizens of the United States, who, owing true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, are not subject to any foreign power. According to Article 1, Section 4, of the Constitution, the “times, places, and manner of holding elections” for Congress shall be prescribed in each state by its legislature.

Parental Rights  |  AB963

The Senate passed AB963 on March 8, 2022, by a vote of 19 to 12 (Vote 326). We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of children belongs to–and is a fundamental right of–parents, not the government. Parental rights, as with all other rights, freedoms, privileges, or immunities of American citizens, are protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14^th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Nothing in AB963 authorizes a parent or guardian to abuse or neglect a child in violation of state law.

No-Knock Search Warrants  |  AB834

AB834 creates a statutory provision that permits law enforcement officers to execute “no-knock” search warrants in certain “dangerous” or “ineffective” situations.

The Senate passed AB834 on March 8, 2022, by a vote of 20 to 12 (Vote 313). We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill undermines the rights of Americans protected specifically by the 4^th, 5^th, and 6^th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. ‘No-knock’ warrants, by definition, violate the basic principle that law enforcement should not forcibly enter a premises without first providing notice of their authority and purpose of executing a warrant.

Article V Convention: Term Limits  |  SJR102

SJR102 applies to Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the U.S. Constitution, to call for a convention to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution establishing term limits for members of Congress.

The Senate passed SJR102 on February 22, 2022, by a vote of 17 to 15 (Vote 292). We have assigned pluses to the nays because term limits conflict with the right of the American people to choose their representatives. Moreover, states should act immediately to nullify all unconstitutional federal laws, rather than risk an Article V convention. Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct potential errors or defects in the Constitution, not the failure of elected officials to uphold their oath of office.

U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote  |  SJR32

SJR32 proposes to amend the Wisconsin Constitution to provide that only a U.S. citizen age 18 or older who is a resident of an election district in Wisconsin is eligible to vote in the state.

The Senate passed SJR32 on January 25, 2022, by a vote of 21 to 12 (Vote 179). We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the right of the American people to vote and choose their representatives is retained solely by citizens of the United States, who, owing true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, are not subject to any foreign power. According to Article 1, Section 4, of the Constitution, the “times, places, and manner of holding elections” for Congress shall be prescribed in each state by its legislature.

Article V Convention: Constitutional Amendments  |  AJR9

AJR9 applies to Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the U.S. Constitution, to call for a “Convention of the States limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress.”

The Senate passed AJR9 on January 25, 2022, by a vote of 17 to 16 (Vote 178). We have assigned pluses to the nays because states should act immediately to nullify all unconstitutional federal laws, rather than risk an Article V convention. Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct potential errors or defects in the Constitution, not the failure of elected officials to uphold their oath of office.

Terminating the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency  |  SJR3

SJR3 terminated the COVID-19 public health emergency declared by Governor Tony Evers in Executive Order #104 on January 19, 2021, and all actions of the Governor and all emergency orders issued pursuant to the declaration of the public health emergency.

The Senate passed SJR3 on January 26, 2021, by a vote of 18 to 13 (Vote 9). We have assigned pluses to the ayes because Article IV, Section 1, of the Wisconsin Constitution vests lawmaking power in the Senate and the Assembly, not the Governor. Each state, under Article IV, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution, is guaranteed a republican form of government, which requires a limitation and separation of powers.   

Parental Rights  |  AB963

AB963 would prohibit the state from infringing on the fundamental right of parents or guardians to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of their children.

The Assembly passed AB963 on February 22, 2022, by a vote of 60 to 34 (Vote 209). We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of children belongs to–and is a fundamental right of–parents, not the government. Parental rights, as with all other rights, freedoms, privileges, or immunities of American citizens, are protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14^th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Nothing in AB963 authorizes a parent or guardian to abuse or neglect a child in violation of state law.

No-Knock Search Warrants  |  AB834

AB834 creates a statutory provision that permits law enforcement officers to execute “no-knock” search warrants in certain “dangerous” or “ineffective” situations.

The Assembly passed AB834 on January 25, 2022, by a vote of 58 to 34 (Vote 174). We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill undermines the rights of Americans protected specifically by the 4^th, 5^th, and 6^th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. ‘No-knock’ warrants, by definition, violate the basic principle that law enforcement should not forcibly enter a premises without first providing notice of their authority and purpose of executing a warrant.

Limiting Enforcement of Federal Firearms Laws  |  AB293

AB293 provides restrictions on state and local officials in Wisconsin from enforcing federal laws regulating firearms, accessories, and ammunition.

The Assembly passed AB293 on June 9, 2021, by a vote of 61 to 36 (Vote 71). We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms should not be infringed, as guaranteed by the 2^nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Whenever the federal government assumes unconstitutional firearms restrictions, state nullification of such acts is protected by the 10^th Amendment.

Article V Convention: Constitutional Amendments  |  AJR9

AJR9 applies to Congress, under the provisions of Article V of the U.S. Constitution, to call for a “Convention of the States limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress.”

The Assembly passed AJR9 on May 11, 2021, by a vote of 58 to 36 (Vote 70). We have assigned pluses to the nays because states should act immediately to nullify all unconstitutional federal laws, rather than risk an Article V convention. Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct potential errors or defects in the Constitution, not the failure of elected officials to uphold their oath of office.

Terminating the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency  |  SJR3

SJR3 terminated the COVID-19 public health emergency declared by Governor Tony Evers in Executive Order #104 on January 19, 2021, and all actions of the Governor and all emergency orders issued pursuant to the declaration of the public health emergency.

The Assembly passed SJR3 on February 4, 2021, by a vote of 52 to 42 (Vote 14). We have assigned pluses to the ayes because Article IV, Section 1, of the Wisconsin Constitution vests lawmaking power in the Senate and the Assembly, not the Governor. Each state, under Article IV, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution, is guaranteed a republican form of government, which requires a limitation and separation of powers.