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Dianne Hesselbein
WI Senate District 27
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 125Education 59Healthcare 55Labor & Employment 38Social Services & Welfare 35Civil Rights & Liberties 33Economy & Taxes 33Environment & Energy 33Criminal Justice & Policing 26Elections & Voting 19Agriculture 18Veterans Affairs 18Gun Policy 14Technology & Privacy 12Housing 11Transportation & Infrastructure 8Abortion & Reproductive Rights 7Banking & Finance 7Other 3Foreign Policy & Trade 2Defense & Military 1Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI Senate District 27 current
Wisconsin |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| WI House District 79
Wisconsin |
Democratic | — | Jan 3, 2023 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (191 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| SB 529 — Relating to: repeal of obsolete tax credits and tax provisions. (FE) | Yea | Nov 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 291 — Relating to: making certain child care expenditures eligible for the business development tax credit. (FE) | Nay | Nov 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 265 — Relating to: human trafficking and trafficking of a child and providing a penalty. | Nay | Nov 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 376 — Relating to: a tax credit for employer-provided child care. (FE) | Yea | Nov 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 553 — Relating to: limitations on the definition of abortion. | Nay | Nov 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 439 — Relating to: levy increase limit for the village of Oregon and the towns of Oregon and Rutland. (FE) | Yea | Nov 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 482 — Relating to: increasing the carryover period of the research income tax credit. (FE) | Yea | Nov 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 162 — Relating to: workforce metrics. (FE) | Nay | Oct 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 146 — Relating to: requests for information from employers about unemployment insurance claims. | Nay | Oct 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 169 — Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law. (FE) | Nay | Oct 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJR 88 — Relating to: honoring the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk. | Nay | Oct 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 35 — Relating to: withdrawal of candidacy for certain offices filled at the general election and providing a penalty. (FE) | Nay | Oct 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJR 88 — Relating to: honoring the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk. | Nay | Oct 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 168 — Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law. (FE) | Nay | Oct 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 2 — Relating to: requiring school boards to adopt policies to prohibit the use of wireless communication devices during instructional time. | Nay | Oct 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 264 — Relating to: coverage of breast cancer screenings by the Medical Assistance program and health insurance policies and plans. (FE) | Yea | Oct 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 5 — Relating to: requiring school boards to make textbooks, curricula, and instructional materials available for inspection by school district… | Nay | Oct 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 337 — Relating to: local grant writing and compliance assistance. (FE) | Nay | Oct 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 39 — Relating to: requiring state employees to perform their work at the offices of their employer. | Nay | Oct 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SJR 88 — Relating to: honoring the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk. | Nay | Oct 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 45 — Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE) | Yea | Jul 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 45 — Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE) | Yea | Jul 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 87 — Relating to: restitution orders following a conviction for human trafficking and restoration of the right to vote to a person barred from… | Nay | Jun 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 184 — Relating to: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device. | Nay | Jun 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 108 — Relating to: sharing minors’ safety plans. (FE) | Nay | Jun 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (340 as lead sponsor)
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SB 761
WI · —
Relating to: eliminating and modifying certain provisions enacted under 2023 Act 12 regarding the city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County. (FE)
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SJR 145
WI · —
Relating to: state contracts for stationery and printing (first consideration).
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SB 330
WI · —
Relating to: waiting period for purchase of handguns.
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SB 332
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Relating to: prohibition against undetectable firearms, possessing a frame or receiver of a firearm without a serial number, and providing a penalty.
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SB 634
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Relating to: the age for marriage and eliminating spousal exceptions for certain sex crimes against children.
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SB 1167
WI · —
Relating to: the school district revenue limit adjustment for energy efficiency projects. (FE)
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SB 301
WI · —
Relating to: rehired annuitants. (FE)
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SB 630
WI · —
Relating to: funding sources for certain private postsecondary schools and granting rule-making authority.
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SJR 69
WI · —
Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Representative Terrence A. “Terry” Willkom.
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SB 294
WI · —
Relating to: labeling plants as beneficial to pollinators. (FE)
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