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Introduced
12/02/2025
12/02/2025
In Committee
12/02/2025
12/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, the Department of Veterans Affairs may operate veterans cemeteries and may employ any personnel that are necessary for the proper management of the cemeteries. This bill increases the authorized positions for DVA by 3.0 positions for the purpose of caring for the three state veterans cemeteries and increases a DVA appropriation account in both fiscal years of the 2025-27 fiscal biennium for the positions. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill increases the number of authorized full-time equivalent (FTE) positions at the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) by 3 positions specifically for caring for the state's three veterans cemeteries. The bill includes a budget increase of $131,800 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $170,800 in fiscal year 2026-27 to support these new positions. The additional positions are designated as SEG (Segregated) positions, which means they will be funded from a specific, dedicated revenue source rather than general state funds. By expanding the staffing for veterans cemeteries, the bill aims to ensure proper maintenance and care of these important memorial sites that honor military veterans. The proposed increase in positions and funding will help the DVA better manage and maintain the state's veterans cemeteries, potentially improving the condition and upkeep of these sacred spaces.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (29)
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
Dora Drake (D)*,
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
LaTonya Johnson (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Jeff Smith (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Margaret Arney (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Francesca Hong (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Tara Johnson (D),
Dean Kaufert (R),
Maureen McCarville (D),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Greta Neubauer (D),
Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D),
Ann Roe (D),
Joe Sheehan (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Angela Stroud (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Randy Udell (D),
Last Action
Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor (on 02/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb720 |
| Fiscal Note - SB720: Fiscal Estimate From DVA | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/sb720/sb720_dva.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB720.pdf |
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