Brent Jacobson, Wisconsin State Representative for 87th District | https://www.facebook.com
Brent Jacobson, Wisconsin State Representative for 87th District | https://www.facebook.com
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "statutory recognition of specialized treatment court and commercial court dockets".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill establishes statutory recognition for specialized court dockets in Wisconsin, focusing on treatment courts and commercial cases. It defines treatment courts to include types such as adult and juvenile drug courts, mental health courts, family dependency courts, and veterans courts. For commercial cases, the bill mandates that specific types of business disputes, including those related to corporate governance, securities, intellectual property, and substantial commercial real estate issues, be assigned to a commercial court docket when the amount in controversy exceeds set thresholds. The bill specifies that certain cases, such as small claims, government enforcement actions, and personal injury disputes, are ineligible for the commercial docket. It allows for joint petitions for the transfer of eligible commercial cases to a dedicated commercial court docket even in jurisdictions without one, and provides that judicial assignments for commercial courts cannot be contested or appealed once decided. The bill, effective upon creation of the docket, aims to enhance judicial efficiency and expertise in handling specific case types.
The bill was co-authored by Senator André Jacque (Republican-1st District), Representative Robert Brooks (Republican-59th District), Representative Barbara Dittrich (Republican-99th District), Representative Daniel Knodl (Republican-24th District), and Representative David Murphy (Republican-56th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Eric Wimberger (Republican-2nd District).
Brent Jacobson has co-authored or authored another 22 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Jacobson graduated from Saint Cloud State University in 2006 with a BS and again in 2009 from West Virginia University College of Law with a JD.
Jacobson, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 87th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative James Edming.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB73 | 02/24/2025 | Statutory recognition of specialized treatment court and commercial court dockets |
| AB66 | 02/24/2025 | Dismissing or amending certain criminal charges and deferred prosecution agreements for certain crimes |
| AB65 | 02/24/2025 | Entering certain places with intent to commit battery and providing a penalty |
| AB33 | 02/17/2025 | Representations depicting nudity and providing a penalty |
| AB29 | 02/17/2025 | Impoundment of vehicles used in certain traffic offenses |
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