The use of videoconferencing technology in certain civil actions
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Introduced by Senators James and Marklein; cosponsored by Representatives Novak, Dittrich, Franklin, Gundrum, B. Jacobson, Kaufert, Kitchens, Knodl, Maxey, Melotik, Murphy, Mursau, Nedweski, O'Connor, · Sep 29, 2025
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Read first time and referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety · Sep 29, 2025
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Representative Ortiz-Velez added as a cosponsor · Oct 6, 2025
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Public hearing held · Oct 29, 2025
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Executive action taken · Nov 11, 2025
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Report passage recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 7, Noes 1 · Nov 11, 2025
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Available for scheduling · Nov 11, 2025
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Placed on calendar 11-18-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1) · Nov 14, 2025
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Read a second time · Nov 18, 2025
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Ordered to a third reading · Nov 18, 2025
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Rules suspended to give bill its third reading · Nov 18, 2025
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Read a third time and passed · Nov 18, 2025
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Senators Ratcliff and Smith added as coauthors · Nov 18, 2025
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Ordered immediately messaged · Nov 18, 2025
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Received from Senate · Nov 19, 2025
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Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor · Jan 9, 2026
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Read first time and referred to committee on Rules · Jan 16, 2026
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Placed on calendar 1-22-2026 by Committee on Rules · Jan 20, 2026
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Representative Miresse added as a cosponsor · Jan 22, 2026
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Rules suspended to withdraw from calendar and take up · Jan 22, 2026
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Read a second time · Jan 22, 2026
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Ordered to a third reading · Jan 22, 2026
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Rules suspended · Jan 22, 2026
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Read a third time and concurred in · Jan 22, 2026
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Ordered immediately messaged · Jan 22, 2026
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Received from Assembly concurred in · Jan 22, 2026
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Report correctly enrolled · Jan 28, 2026
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Presented to the Governor on 3-26-2026 · Mar 26, 2026
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Report approved by the Governor on 3-27-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 125 · Mar 27, 2026
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Published 3-28-2026 · Mar 27, 2026
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