Rep. Ron Tusler's Legislative Accomplishments

In 2016, the people of the 3rd Assembly District elected me to represent their needs in Madison. Since then, I've tirelessly worked for the people of the 3rd District, fighting for them every step of the way. During my time in the Assembly, I have gotten 36 bills signed into law by both Republican and Democratic governors and only 1 veto.

Below are a list of the bills I introduced and authored that were signed into law, including my one bill that was vetoed by Governor Evers. If you want to know more about a particular bill or Act (Law), including its yay/nay vote count, the testimony for/against, and its progress through the legislature, click here and type in the Act or Bill number into the "Law and Legislation" box on the Wisconsin Legislative Website. 

2025-2026 Legislative Session

Brillion Marsh Dredging/Flood Mitigation Project Funded

BUDGET NEWS: The Brillion Marsh Dredging Project on the North Branch of the Manitowoc River has finally been funded. This funding will be used to dredge and clean parts of the Manitowoc River that flow through the Brillion Marsh. The project will help mitigate the flooding caused by this river when it backs up due to increased runoff. Brillion area farmers, residents, local officials, and I worked diligently on this project for years, and I am thrilled it has finally become a reality.

Governor Evers' 1:30 AM vetoed this funding in the 2026-2027 State Budget for purely partisan reasons, and he immediately regretted it. As his office and the DNR were bombarded with calls from angry Brillion residents sick of the governor's political games.

My work is not done yet. I will monitor this project and continue putting pressure on the DNR until they have completed it. The dredging will help mitigate economic losses for the residents and farmers bordering the river and once again allow kayakers to utilize this cherished natural resource. 

In the 23-24 session, I got 12 bills signed by the Governor, the most out of anyone in the Assembly!

Judicial Security Package

Threats against Judges and their families have risen in recent years. In 2022, a retired Juneau County Circuit Court Judge, John Roemer was zip-tied to a chair and executed in his home. Police said a man who was sentenced by Judge Roemer years prior killed Judge Roemer out of revenge. Judges should never fear for their safety simply because they were doing the job the people elected them to do.

The Governor recently signed three of my bills designed to protect the safety of Judges (AB 965, 966, 967). See below:

Assembly Bill 965 – Signed by Governor – Act 234

Picketing & Parading in front of Judge's Home – Prohibits picketing or parading at the residence of a judge with the intent to interfere with, obstruct, or impede the administration of justice or influence any judge

Assembly Bill 966 – Signed by Governor – Act 235

Privacy Protections for Judges - This law establishes privacy protections for judicial officers and a procedure for a judicial officer to submit to governmental and private entities a written request to keep certain personal information relating to a judicial officer and the judicial officer’s immediate family out of public view or access.

Assembly Bill 967 – Signed by Governor – Act 236

Withholding Judicial Security Profiles – Prohibits Open Records Requests for sensitive judicial Security profiles which contain information on a judge’s home in case of emergency

 

Other Bills:

 

Assembly Bill 882 – Signed by Governor – Act 218

Allowing Tactical Emergency Medical Services to Carry Firearm - allowing a tactical emergency medical services professional to carry a firearm in prohibited areas.

 

Assembly Bill 425 – Signed by Governor – Act 113

State Parks Pass Reform – State Parks Passes are now good for an entire year from the date-of-purchase instead of just a calendar year

 

Assembly Bill 505 – Signed by Governor – Act 133

Robbery of Financial Institution – Closes loophole that would allow a would-be criminal rob a bank without being charged

 

Senate Bill 592 – Signed by Governor – Act 182

Wheel Chair Repair Act - Specifies that the Department of Health Services (DHS) must apply a reimbursement rate under the Medical Assistance (MA) program for complex rehabilitation technology (CRT) wheelchair repair and accessories that is equal to the maximum fee paid in Wisconsin under the federal Medicare program.

 

Senate Bill 759 – Signed by Governor – Act 127

Trust Code Trailer Bill – Cleans up current Trust statues and modernizes them

 

Senate Bill 898 – Signed by Governor – Act 130

Electronic & Remote Witnessing Reform – Allows for electronic and remote witnessing for notarization of estate planning documents

 

Senate Bill 450 – Signed by Governor – Act 246

Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act - Adopting modifications to, and renaming, the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act

 

Senate Bill 207 – Signed by Governor – Act 50

Eligibility for local Wildlife Control Grants – Changes definition of “urban” to include densely populated areas like Kimberly so they can qualify for DNR grants to control nuisance wildlife.

 

Senate Bill 29 – Signed by Governor – Act 245

Uniform Unsworn Declarations Act - The law modifies current law by removing the requirement that a declarant be outside of the jurisdiction of the United States to make an unsworn declaration.

Assembly Bill 834 – VETOED by Governor

No-Knock Search Warrants - Prohibits cities from banning the use of No-Knock Warrants by Law Enforcement

 

Assembly Bill 723 – Signed by Governor – Act 205

De Novo Review Reforms - Procedures for de novo review in actions affecting the family.

 

Assembly Bill 722 – Signed by Governor – Act 204

Stipulated Order Reforms - Stipulated orders before judgment in actions for divorce, annulment, or legal separation.

 

Senate Bill 566 – Signed by Governor – Act 258

ULC Omnibus Business Bill - Modernizes business statues, bringing Wisconsin in line with the Revised Uniform LLP Act and the Revised Uniform LLC Act

 

Assembly Bill 190 – Signed by Governor – Act 82

Reforms to Law Enforcement Standards Board - Responsibilities of the Law Enforcement Standards Board, modernizing it, giving them more power over disciplinary action against officers who violate policy. It also discloses possible violations and complaints to police departments recruiting around the state.

 

Assembly Bill 154 – Signed by Governor – Act 31

Hmong-Lao Veterans Day - Created Hmong-Lao Veterans Day

 

Senate Bill 85 – Signed by Governor – Act 28

Cyberstalking Protection Act - Updates Wisconsin’s stalking statues to explicitly clarify and ensure protection for victims of electronic stalking

 

Senate Bill 14 – Signed by Governor – Act 63

Marriage Officiant - Letting out-of-state judges and justices officiate weddings

 

 

Senate Bill 68 – Signed by Governor – Act 16

Closes the Child Pornography Loophole - Defines “lewd exhibition of intimate parts” to include child erotica as child pornography

 

Assembly Bill 58 – Signed by Governor – Act 29

Notice of Claim - Changes the requirement for service of notice of claim for lawsuits against the State

 

Assembly Bill 59 – Signed by Governor – Act 30

E-Service Reform Act - Grants service of certain pleadings and other papers by electronic mail

 

Senate Bill 320 – Signed by Governor – Act 53

Salvage Title Reform Act - Establishes a process and a reasonable set of criteria for an insurer to follow to prove ownership of a totaled vehicle, if a policyholder fails to transfer the title within 30 days of receiving notice

 

Senate Bill 169 – Signed by Governor – Act 59

Incentivizing Wetland Mitigation - Incentivizes the creation of wetlands needed areas, as well as, requires mitigation to occur as close as possible to the location of a discharge

 

Senate Bill 70 – Signed by Governor – Act 111

Closes the Jailhouse Contraband Loophole - Updates definition of contraband and closes the loophole that criminals exploit to bring unwanted contraband into a Jail or prison without penalty or prosecution

 

Assembly Bill 470 – Signed by Governor – Act 184

Justice System Support Initiative - Adds 12 circuit court branches to be allocated by director of state courts. Calumet County received a 2nd Judge

Assembly Bill 451 – Signed by Governor – Act 181

Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act - Wisconsin will honor restraining orders granted in Canada

 

Assembly Bill 547 – Signed by Governor – Act 183

Wetland Mitigation Grant Program - Wetland mitigation credits must be purchased from a mitigation bank close to the filled wetland

 

Senate Bill 421 – Signed by Governor – Act 71

Parks Revitalization Act - Provides $4.5 million to State Parks critical to health and safety related water infrastructure projects

 

Assembly Bill 581 – Signed by Governor – Act 302

Change of Venue requirements for Domestic Abuse, Child Abuse, and Harassment Cases - If a defendant works within the county circuit court, the victim can seek a restraining order in another county

 

Senate Bill 339 – Signed by Governor – Act 199

Probation Revocation Huber Act - While awaiting a probation revocation hearing, an inmate can apply for Huber release to save their job.

 

Assembly Bill 518 – Signed by Governor – Act 303

Condominium Fees and Consumer Protections Act - Requires condominium associations to cooperate with the sale of assets and limits the fees they can require

 

Assembly Bill 668 – Signed by Governor – Act 301

State Park Bike Lights Act - Front and back lights are necessary when operating a bicycle in a state park

 

Assembly Bill 667 – Signed by Governor – Act 200

Wisconsin Uniform Law Commission Membership - If there is no qualifying legislature to fill a seat, the appointing body can appoint someone from outside the legislature

 

Assembly Bill 153 – Signed by Governor – Act 120

Recount Reform Act - A losing candidate can only demand a recount if the candidate is within 1% of the winning candidate