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Sylvia Ortiz-Velez
WI House District 8
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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 77Healthcare 41Civil Rights & Liberties 35Criminal Justice & Policing 34Social Services & Welfare 32Education 30Labor & Employment 22Economy & Taxes 19Transportation & Infrastructure 18Housing 16Elections & Voting 13Technology & Privacy 13Veterans Affairs 9Banking & Finance 8Environment & Energy 6Immigration 6Gun Policy 5Abortion & Reproductive Rights 4Other 4Foreign Policy & Trade 3Defense & Military 2
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI House District 8 current
Wisconsin |
Democratic | Jan 4, 2021 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (213 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| SB 498 — Relating to: free speech and academic freedom at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, due process in… | Nay | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 289 — Relating to: requirements for proposed administrative rules that impose any costs. | Nay | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 625 — Relating to: pay for performance grant requirements. (FE) | Nay | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 405 — Relating to: a civil cause of action for a minor injured by a gender transition procedure. | Nay | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 486 — Relating to: permissible financial aid reductions in higher education. (FE) | Nay | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 625 — Relating to: pay for performance grant requirements. (FE) | Nay | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 498 — Relating to: free speech and academic freedom at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, due process in… | Nay | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 277 — Relating to: the expiration of administrative rules. (FE) | Nay | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1005 — Relating to: admission to University of Wisconsin System institutions. | Nay | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 275 — Relating to: statements of scope for administrative rules. (FE) | Nay | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 432 — Relating to: mandatory reporting requirements and referring cases of threatened or suspected child abuse to law enforcement. (FE) | Nay | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 652 — Relating to: race-based higher education programs and requirements. (FE) | Nay | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AJR 133 — Relating to: legislative suspension of rules promulgated by state agencies (first consideration). | Nay | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 757 — Relating to: the appointment of certain employees of the University of Wisconsin System and faculty governance. | Nay | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 657 — Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for nuclear fusion technology projects. (FE) | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 625 — Relating to: pay for performance grant requirements. (FE) | Nay | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 267 — Relating to: the fee for filing limited liability company articles of organization with the Department of Financial Institutions. (FE) | Yea | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 565 — Relating to: qualified new business venture eligibility. (FE) | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 974 — Relating to: a public affairs network trust fund, grants to the WisconsinEye Public Affairs Network, and making an appropriation. (FE) | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 566 — Relating to: qualifying investments for purposes of claiming the early stage seed investment and angel investment credits. (FE) | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 682 — Relating to: fees for nonresident hunting, trapping, and fishing approvals and nonresident vehicle admission receipts. (FE) | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 650 — Relating to: funding for identity verification under the unemployment insurance law and making an appropriation. (FE) | Yea | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 533 — Relating to: intentionally disarming a correctional officer and providing a penalty. | Nay | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 840 — Relating to: certain requirements related to data centers. | Nay | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 699 — Relating to: a long-term care insurance assessment and a long-term care insurance assessment tax credit. (FE) | Yea | Jan 20, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (256 as lead sponsor)
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AB 1068
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Relating to: broadband expansion grants for cities, villages, towns, and counties and telecommunications-related construction projects of cities, villages, and…
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AB 622
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Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law. (FE)
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AB 469
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Relating to: the unemployment insurance waiting period.
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AB 512
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Relating to: prohibiting an employer from relying on information about a prospective employee’s compensation when making employment decisions or inquiring…
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AB 973
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Relating to: grants for economic support specialists and making an appropriation. (FE)
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AJR 41
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Relating to: proclaiming May 2025 and May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Months.
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AJR 49
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Relating to: congratulating the Milwaukee Rufus King Cheer and Stunt Team on their double state championship win in 2025.
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AB 202
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Relating to: voidable provisions in residential rental agreements and the application of the Wisconsin Consumer Act to leases. (FE)
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AB 375
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Relating to: modifications to the historic rehabilitation tax credit. (FE)
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AJR 131
WI · —
Relating to: proclaiming the month of March 2026 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month throughout the state of Wisconsin.
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