Wisconsin 2025-2026 Regular Session

Wisconsin Assembly Bill AB864

Introduced
1/16/26  
Refer
1/16/26  
Report Pass
2/4/26  
Refer
2/4/26  

Caption

An Act to repeal 565.01 (3m) and 565.01 (4g); to amend 20.566 (8) (c), 20.566 (8) (v), 25.75 (1) (c) 3., 25.75 (3) (b) 3., 565.02 (3) (i), 565.02 (3) (j), 565.02 (4) (g), 565.10 (3) (b), 565.10 (7) (a), 565.10 (7) (b), 565.10 (14) (b) 1., 565.10 (14) (b) 2., 565.10 (14) (b) 3m., 565.10 (16), 565.27 (5), 565.30 (1) (a), 565.30 (3) (a) 1. and 565.30 (3) (a) 2.; to create 565.01 (1r), 565.01 (1s), 565.01 (3g), 565.01 (3h), 565.01 (3v), 565.01 (3w), 565.10 (14) (b) 3., 565.30 (1) (am) and 565.30 (3) (a) 4. of the statutes; Relating to: various changes to the state lottery. (FE)

Impact

If enacted, AB864 is expected to significantly impact state laws concerning the management and distribution of lottery revenues. It proposes changes that could streamline the operations of the lottery, making it more efficient and possibly increasing the funds allocated for state programs, including education. With these revisions, there may be an uptick in revenue that would directly benefit education and public services, as the lottery revenues are commonly earmarked for these areas.

Summary

AB864 proposes various amendments aimed at enhancing the operations and regulations surrounding the state lottery. Its primary focus is to modernize the structure of the lottery system to better align with current trends in gaming and to maximize the revenue generated for state programs. The bill emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in lottery management, thereby aiming to bolster public trust in the lottery as a legitimate source of state funding.

Contention

While supporters of AB864 underscore its potential to enhance state revenue and improve the lottery framework, there are notable points of contention. Critics argue that changes to lottery operations must be approached with caution to avoid over-regulation or mismanagement. They raise concerns about the social implications of promoting lottery play, especially among vulnerable populations, and the ethical considerations surrounding state-sponsored gambling. This tension reflects broader debates about the role of government in regulating gaming and funding public services.

Companion Bills

WI SB861

Crossfiled Various changes to the state lottery. (FE)

Previously Filed As

WI SB685

An act to amend Sections 33050, 44237, 44415, 48645.5, 48853, 48853.5, 48854, 48856, 48911.5, 48986, 49001, 51225.2, 52052, 56001, 56028, 56034, 56035, 56040.6, 56042, 56101, 56124, 56157, 56168, 56170, 56195.8, 56205, 56325, 56326.5, 56342.1, 56345, 56361, 56361.5, 56365, 56366, 56366.1, 56366.4, 56366.45, 56366.5, 56366.6, 56366.8, 56366.9, 56366.10, 56366.11, 56366.12, 56383, 56430, 56441.8, 56505, 56505.2, 56521.2, 56836.20, 56836.21, 56847, 56856, and 56857 of, to amend the heading of Article 4 (commencing with Section 56836.20) of Chapter 7.2 of Part 30 of Division 4 of Title 2 of, to add Section 56359 to, and to repeal and add Section 56366.2 of, the Education Code, and to amend Sections 7575 and 7579 of the Government Code, relating to special education.

WI AB2451

Dependency: victims of human trafficking.

WI H4189

DHEC Restructuring

WI AB1170

An act to amend Sections 205, 208, 1944, 2529.

WI HB184

Prescribe limitations on intercollegiate athlete contracts

WI SB0049

Labor: health and safety; revisions to the occupational safety and health act; provide for. Amends title & secs. 4, 13, 14, 14a, 14e 14f, 14j, 14n, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 36, 37, 41, 45, 46, 52, 54, 55, 56, 63, 65 & 91 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1004 et seq.) & repeals sec. 1035a of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1035a).

WI HB1179

Transportation; changes various provisions of existing funds, etc.

WI HB1179

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 33.2-359, 33.2-371, 33.2-1526, 33.2-1526.1, 33.2-3102, 33.2-3401, 33.2-3402, 33.2-3403, 33.2-3502, 46.2-774, and 46.2-2099.48 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 19 of Title 33.2 a section numbered 33.2-1904.1, by adding in Article 11 of Chapter 19 of Title 33.2 a section numbered 33.2-1937, by adding in Chapter 24 of Title 33.2 a section numbered 33.2-2402, by adding in Chapter 7 of Title 46.2 a section numbered 46.2-775, by adding a section numbered 58.1-603.3, and by adding in Chapter 17 of Title 58.1 articles numbered 13, 14, and 15, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-1749, 58.1-1750, and 58.1-1751; and to repeal § 33.2-3100.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to transportation funding.

WI AB1796

An act to amend Sections 5510, 5510.1, 5514, 5515, 5515.5, 5526, 5528, 5601, 5602, 5801, 5801.1, and 5811.1 of, to add Section 5811.2 to, and to add Chapter 3.8 (commencing with Section 5700) to Division 3 of, the Business and Professions Code, and to amend Section 8014 of the Civil Code, relating to professions and vocations.

WI AB2478

An act to amend Sections 49069.3, 49076, 56055, and 56155.5 of the Education Code, to amend Sections 6552, 8609, 8704.5, 8708, 9201, and 9203.1 of the Family Code, to amend Sections 7930.165, 7930.190, and 30029.7 of the Government Code, to amend Sections 1501.1, 1502, 1505, 1506, 1506.1, 1506.5, 1506.9, 1507.25, 1517, 1517.2, 1517.3, 1520, 1520.3, 1522, 1522.08, 1522.1, 1522.4, 1522.44, 1523.1, 1524, 1524.01, 1527, 1527.1, 1527.2, 1527.4, 1527.5, 1530.5, 1530.7, 1536, 1536.2, 1538, 1558, 1559.110, 1568.26, and 115725 of, and to repeal Sections 1506.6, 1506.7, 1506.8, and 1517.1 of, the Health and Safety Code, to amend Section 676.7 of the Insurance Code, to amend Sections 11105.2, 11165.7, 11167.5, 11170 of the Penal Code, to amend Sections 1541 and 1543 of the Probate Code, and to amend Sections 224.1, 291, 293, 294, 295, 309, 319, 361, 361.2, 361.4, 361.45, 362.04, 366.1, 366.3, 366.31, 628, 706.5, 706.6, 727, 727.05, 727.12, 727.4, 827, 4684, 10553.12, 10952.5, 11362, 11363, 11386, 11391, 11400, 11402, 11461, 11461.3, 11461.36, 11461.6, 11462, 11462.01, 11463, 16003.5, 16119, 16161, 16501.01, 16501.02, 16501.1, 16507.5, 16514, 16519, 16519.3, 16519.5, 16519.501, 16519.502, 16519.51, 16519.52, 16519.53, 16519.54, 16519.55, 16519.555, 16519.56, 16519.57, 16519.6, 16521.6, 16563, 16565, 17710, 17730, 17731, 17736, and 18250 of, and to amend the heading of Article 2 (commencing with Section 16519.3) of Chapter 5 of Part 4 of Division 9 of, and to add Sections 16519.605 and 16519.615 to, and to repeal and add Section 16519.4 of, the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to foster care.

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