2024
SEN. JACQUE’S HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM SUPPORT LEGISLATION CLEARS SENATE COMMITTEE
MADISON, WI… Legislation to help victims of human trafficking get their lives and dignity back cleared a Senate committee today. The measure passed the State Assembly unanimously earlier this month.
SEN. JACQUE’S BILL FIGHTING VIOLENT CRIME CLEARS SENATE
MADISON, WI…Local public safety officials will be better able to fight violent crimes such as domestic abuse and gang violence under legislation passed by the State Senate today with strong bi-partisan support.
ASSEMBLY CLEARS BILL REMOVING BARRIER TO HIGHER EDUCATION FOR VETERANS
MADISON… Veterans and members of the U.S. armed forces will have greater access to Wisconsin’s public higher education institutions - and incentive to keep their skills in the state - under legislation waiving their application fees, which cleared the State Assembly today in a 96-2 vote.
SEN. JACQUE LEGISLATION FOR ‘PROBLEM-SOLVING’ COURTS CLEARS SENATE
MADISON, WI… Legislation promoting efficiency and enhancing public safety in our justice system by establishing specialized ‘problem-solving courts in state law, and providing mental health treatment to offenders, cleared the State Senate today.
SEN. JACQUE’S BILL RELIEVING LOCAL TAXPAYERS FROM BURDEN OF UNEQUAL LANDFILL REGULATION HEADS TO GOVERNOR
MADISON, WI… Local taxpayers would be freed from the burden of higher costs for unreasonable financial standards for municipal landfills, compared to private facilities, under legislation on its way to the Governor’s desk after passing both Houses of the Legislature today.
SEN. JACQUE’S PATIENT PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT CLEARS ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE
MADISON… Hospitals would be required to protect women by obtaining their explicit written consent before medical students could perform pelvic exams on female patients who are unconscious or under anesthesia, according to legislation unanimously passed today by a State Assembly Committee...
INITIATIVES COMBATTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING CLEAR ASSEMBLY
“Sex trafficking, and sexual exploitation of minors especially, is among the most heinous forms of abuse,” said State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of the measures along with State Rep. Jerry O’Connor. “These initiatives will foster awareness and increase our efforts to stop...
SEN. JACQUE’S BILL TO STOP THIEVES ADVANCES
MADISON, WI… With violent “smash and grab” retail thefts on the rise, a state Assembly committee today in a 13-2 vote passed legislation to deter these criminals by making it easier for local authorities to levy felony theft charges against repeat offenders.
BILL PREVENTING LAST-MINUTE CLOSURES OF POLLING SITES HEADS TO GOVERNOR
MADISON, WI… With the Spring primary elections just days away, bipartisan legislation protecting our right to vote by preventing local officials from closing polling places at the last minute with little to no public notice heads to the Governor’s desk after passing the State Senate today.
SEN. JACQUE LEGISLATION PROTECTING VICTIMS OF 'DEEP FAKE' PORNOGRAPHY CLEARS SENATE
MADISON, WI… Victims whose images are unknowingly twisted into synthetic “deep fake” pornography for display on social media or other distribution would receive stronger legal protections under bipartisan legislation that unanimously passed the State Senate today.
SEN. JACQUE LEGISLATION PROMOTING ‘PROBLEM-SOLVING’ COURTS ADVANCES
MADISON, WI… Legislation promoting efficiency and enhancing public safety in our justice system by establishing specialized ‘problem-solving courts in state law, and providing mental health treatment to offenders, cleared a Senate committee today.
SEN. JACQUE’S BILL TO KEEP OUT-OF-STATE DRUNK DRIVERS OFF WISCONSIN ROADS CLEARS COMMITTEE
MADISON, WI… Wisconsin would keep its roads safer by joining 46 other states in sharing information about driver traffic offenses including drunk driving under legislation unanimously passed by a Senate committee today.
SEN. JACQUE LEGISLATION PROTECTING VICTIMS OF 'DEEP FAKE' PORNOGRAPHY ADVANCES
MADISON, WI… Victims whose images are unknowingly twisted into synthetic “deep fake” pornography for display on social media or other distribution would receive stronger legal protections under bipartisan legislation that overwhelmingly passed a State Senate committee today.
SEN. JACQUE’S INITIATIVE EMPOWERING THE DISABLED HEADS TO GOVERNOR
MADISON, WI… State Sen. André Jacque’s (R-De Pere) initiative to empower individuals with disabilities is heading to the Governor’s desk, as the State Assembly today gave final approval to tax-exempt savings accounts, which help cover the cost of services that help those with physical and ...
SEN. JACQUE’S INITIATIVE EMPOWERING THE DISABLED CLEARS SENATE
MADISON, WI… Wisconsin’s efforts to empower individuals with disabilities continued today as the State Senate approved tax-exempt savings accounts to help cover the cost of services that help those with physical and cognitive challenges live full, independent lives. The program, part of a broad...
SEN. JACQUE’S FRESHWATER PROTECTION BILL CLEARS SENATE
MADISON, WI… Legislation providing voluntary incentives and strategies for reducing the impacts of road salt on Wisconsin’s lakes, streams and drinking water broadly supported by environmental and small business groups passed the State Senate today.
SEN. JACQUE’S ‘NO PATIENT LEFT ALONE’ ACT CLEARS SENATE
MADISON, WI… Our loved ones would never be isolated from their families and friends again under legislation that passed by the State Senate today protecting our right to visit those dear to us in hospitals and care facilities.
SEN. JACQUE BILL PROTECTING VULNERABLE ADULTS ADVANCES
MADISON, WI… Vulnerable members of our society that have been targeted by criminals would receive stronger protections under a proposal that cleared a State Senate committee today in a strong bipartisan 6-1 vote.
2023
SEN. JACQUE’S BILL RELIEVING LOCAL TAXPAYERS FROM BURDEN OF UNEQUAL LANDFILL REGULATION CLEARS COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY
MADISON, WI… Local taxpayers would be freed from the burden of higher costs for unreasonable financial standards for municipal landfills, compared to private facilities, under legislation that unanimously cleared an Assembly committee today.
SEN. JACQUE’S HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION ACT ADVANCES WITH BI-PARTISAN SUPPORT
MADISON, WI… Legislation aimed at preventing human trafficking and other illegal activity in strip clubs cleared an Assembly committee unanimously today, helping to protect women from becoming victims of sex slavery.
SEN. JACQUE’S ‘NO PATIENT LEFT ALONE’ ACT ADVANCES WITH BI-PARTISAN SUPPORT
MADISON, WI… Our loved ones would never be isolated from their families and friends again under legislation that cleared a State Senate committee today protecting our right to visit those dear to us in hospitals and care facilities.
SEN. JACQUE COLUMN: EXTEND MENTAL HEALTH PROTECTIONS TO ALL PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES
MADISON … There are countless reminders in our society of our need for protectors- the ones who willingly put themselves in harm’s way and answer the call when lives are on the line. Whether on our daily commute or elsewhere about the community, or even just through a news broadcast, we are...
SEN. JACQUE’S WORKFORCE GROWTH AGENDA HEADS TO GOVERNOR
MADISON… Initiatives to help develop and grow the talent pool of skilled workers desperately needed by Wisconsin employers are on the way to the Governor’s desk, after the State Assembly cleared legislation Tuesday to enhance apprenticeship learning and streamline professional licensing.
SEN. JACQUE’S ‘PRESERVE OUR WISCONSIN LEGACY ACT’ CLEARS SENATE
MADISON, WI … Our rich Wisconsin historical legacy would receive stronger protections under tougher penalties approved by the State Senate today for defacing public monuments, according to State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere).
SEN. JACQUE BILL STALLS DANGEROUS DRIVERS
MADISON… Habitual dangerous driving offenders who repeatedly put the safety of our families at risk on the road could see their vehicles taken away under legislation passed today by a Senate committee.
SENATE PASSES SEN. JACQUE BILL TO STOP CYBERCRIMINALS
MADISON…Wisconsin law enforcement officials would have more tools to target cybercrimes under bipartisan legislation passed today by the State Senate which adopts updated federal legal definitions of certain investigative techniques to account for modern social media communications.
SENATE PASSES SEN. JACQUE’S BIPARTISAN ELECTION WORKER PROTECTION ACT, ELECTION COST RELIEF ACT
MADISON, WI… Bipartisan legislation providing relief to communities for the costs of holding special elections, and protections for those hard-working people who make our elections run smoothly, passed the State Senate today.
SENATE PASSES SEN. JACQUE’S PATIENT PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT
MADISON… Hospitals would be required to protect women by obtaining their explicit written consent before medical students could perform pelvic exams on female patients who are unconscious or under anesthesia, according to legislation unanimously passed today by the State Senate.
SEN. JACQUE’S WORKFORCE GROWTH AGENDA CLEARS SENATE
MADISON… To help develop and grow the talent pool of skilled workers desperately needed by Wisconsin employers, the State Senate today passed legislation to enhance apprenticeship learning and streamline professional licensing.
SEN. JACQUE BILL HELPS STATE FOIL CYBERCRIMINALS
MADISON…Wisconsin law enforcement officials would have more tools to target cybercrimes under a bipartisan bill, passed today by a Senate committee, which adopts updated federal legal definitions of certain investigative techniques to account for modern social media communications.
SEN. JACQUE’S BILL FACILITATING IN-DEMAND JOB TRAINING CLEARS COMMITTEE
MADISON… To help develop skilled workers desperately needed by Wisconsin employers, a Senate committee yesterday afternoon unanimously passed a bipartisan measure advancing apprenticeship learning under the “Tools of the Trade” program.
SEN. JACQUE’S BIPARTISAN ELECTION WORKER PROTECTION ACT ADVANCES
MADISON, WI… Legislation providing safeguards and protections for those hard-working people who make our elections run smoothly unanimously passed a Senate committee today.
SEN. JACQUE’S LANDMARK “LICENSING RECIPROCITY FOR WORKFORCE GROWTH ACT” CLEARS SENATE
MADISON… To address increasingly acute shortages of licensed professionals in a number of critical fields, and the resulting stresses on the remaining professionals in their fields and public at large, the State Senate today passed legislation with bi-partisan support establishing reciprocal...
SPECIAL ELECTION COST RELIEF ACT CLEARS COMMITTEE
MADISON… A bipartisan bill proving relief to communities for the costs of holding special elections for state offices cleared a Senate committee today in a unanimous vote.
COMMITTEE CLEARS BILL REMOVING BARRIER TO HIGHER EDUCATION FOR VETERANS
MADISON… Veterans and members of the U.S. armed forces will have greater access to Wisconsin’s public higher education institutions - and incentive to keep their skills in the state - under legislation waiving their application fees, which cleared the Assembly Committee on Colleges and...
“DILLON’S LAW 3.0” SIGNED INTO LAW
MADISON… “Dillon’s Law 3.0,” which further expands the availability of epinephrine auto-injectors for individuals having a life-threatening allergic reaction, was signed into law today.
BIPARTISAN SEN. JACQUE BILL WOULD HELP CONTROL MEDICINE COSTS
MADISON… Patients would receive protections from rising health care costs by ensuring that health plans count copay assistance toward a patient’s maximum out-of-pocket cost or annual deductible, under bipartisan “All Copays Count” legislation I introduced with several of my colleagues earlier this s
JACQUE, KITCHENS DELIVER BIG WIN FOR POTAWATOMI TOWER PRESERVATION
MADISON… The Potawatomi State Park Observation Tower has taken another huge step closer to reopening. On Wednesday, Governor Evers approved the $500,000 requested by two area lawmakers to preserve the existing Tower.
SEN. JACQUE: STATE BUDGET FUNDS VITAL INITIATIVES
MADISON, WI… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) voted this evening for the 2023-‘25 state budget, which contains a number of critical investments he previously introduced and championed in the Legislature.
SEN. JACQUE NAMED 2023 FIRE CHIEFS LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR
WISCONSIN DELLS, WI… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) was named the 2023 “State Legislator of the Year” over the weekend by the Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association (WSFCA) for his active support of those who are always there to risk their lives for us in emergency situations.
FARM EQUIPMENT LEMON LAW PASSES ASSEMBLY
MADISON… Farmers would receive much-needed protection from extreme defects in newly purchased agricultural equipment and certainty for their operations under a new “Lemon Law” that cleared the State Assembly today.
COMMITTEE CLEARS CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE FOR SCHOOLS
MADISON, WI… Wisconsin is one step closer to joining 43 other states that require schools to post a child abuse hotline phone number, after the bill unanimously cleared the Assembly Education Committee today. The State Senate passed the measure last summer.
“DILLON’S LAW 3.0” HEADS TO GOVERNOR
MADISON… “Dillon’s Law 3.0,” which further expands the availability of epinephrine auto-injectors for individuals having a life-threatening allergic reaction, is on its way to the Governor’s desk after passing the State Assembly today.
SEN. JACQUE’S BILL TO EMPOWER THE DISABLED CLEARS SENATE
MADISON, WI… Wisconsin’s efforts to empower individuals with disabilities continued today as the State Senate passed legislation creating tax-exempt savings accounts to help cover the cost of services that help those with physical and cognitive challenges live full, independent lives. The bill...
THIRD BILL IN SEN. JACQUE’S CLEAN WATER AGENDA CLEARS SENATE
MADISON… Environmental legislation promoting a number of best practices and initiatives that would enable Wisconsin agriculture to generate income while reducing runoff into our waters cleared the State Senate today in a unanimous voice vote.
JACQUE, KITCHENS DELIVER ANOTHER BIG WIN FOR POTAWATOMI TOWER PRESERVATION
MADISON… The Potawatomi State Park Observation Tower is a big step closer to reopening. The Legislature’s budget committee last night approved the $500,000 requested by two area lawmakers to preserve the existing Tower, after rejecting an expensive rebuild proposed by Gov. Evers that would have...
SEN. JACQUE’S FRESHWATER PROTECTION LEGISLATION CLEARS COMMITTEE
MADISON, WI… Legislation providing voluntary incentives and strategies for reducing the impacts of road salt on Wisconsin’s lakes, streams and drinking water overwhelmingly passed an Assembly committee yesterday.
SEN. JACQUE’S BILL TO EMPOWER THE DISABLED UNANIMOUSLY CLEARS ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE
MADISON, WI… Wisconsin’s efforts to empower individuals with disabilities continued today as an Assembly panel unanimously passed legislation creating tax-exempt savings accounts that can help cover the cost of services that help those with physical and cognitive challenges live full, independent...
SEN. JACQUE TO HOLD LISTENING SESSIONS
“As the voice of those I represent in the State Senate, I look forward to updating my constituents on our 1st District legislative agenda,” Sen. Jacque said. “Last session I had 24 bills signed into law – the most of any state lawmaker – and I look forward to another very productive period...
STURGEON BAY’S COLLETTE ULLMAN NAMED TO 2023 SENATE SCHOLAR PROGRAM
MADISON… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) today is proud to announce that Collette Ullman from Sturgeon Bay High School will be representing the 1st Senate District in next week’s session of the 2023 Senate Scholar program.
BIPARTISAN JACQUE-EDMING INITIATIVE EXPANDING DISABLED VETERANS PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ADOPTED BY GOVERNOR
MADISON… More disabled veterans would become eligible for property tax relief under bipartisan legislation introduced yesterday by two state lawmakers. Today, Governor Tony Evers’ office announced that this initiative would be included in his 2023-‘25 state budget proposal.
BIPARTISAN SEN. JACQUE BILL WOULD HELP CONTROL MEDICINE COSTS
Patients would receive protections from rising health care costs by ensuring that health plans count copay assistance toward a patient’s maximum out-of-pocket cost or annual deductible, under bipartisan legislation introduced today by a Northeast Wisconsin lawmaker...
DOOR COUNTY’S HISTORIC ROCK ISLAND BOAT HOUSE RESTORATION PROJECT TO RECEIVE OVER $1.4 MILLION
Senator and State Building Commission member André Jacque (R-De Pere) announced the Commission today approved over $1.4 million to renovate the historic Rock Island Boat House, along with over $100,000 in grant funds to help maintain other state parks in and around the 1st Senate District...
2022
POLICE NAME SEN. JACQUE 2022 LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR
DE PERE, WI… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) was named 2022 Legislator of the Year this week by the Wisconsin Professional Police Association, the third time he has earned the organization’s award for his legislative service.