Duke Tucker, Wisconsin State Representative for 75th District | www.facebook.com
Duke Tucker, Wisconsin State Representative for 75th District | www.facebook.com
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "allowing certified child care operators to provide care to up to six children. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill amends current provisions by allowing certified child care operators in Wisconsin to provide care for up to six children under age seven, irrespective of their relation to the operator. It adjusts the existing regulation, which permits operators to care for up to six children total but only three of whom may be unrelated. The bill includes specific provisions for the care of younger children: operators may care for a maximum of five children if three are under age two, and a maximum of four children if four are under age two. These changes expand the care capabilities for certified child care operators, ensuring compliance with Department of Children and Families certification.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Romaine Robert Quinn (Republican-25th District), Representative Scott Allen (Republican-82nd District), Representative Elijah R. Behnke (Republican-6th District), Representative Robert Brooks (Republican-59th District), Representative Barbara Dittrich (Republican-99th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Cory Tomczyk (Republican-29th District), along 11 other co-sponsors.
Duke Tucker has co-authored or authored another 35 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with all of them being adopted.
Tucker, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 75th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative David Armstrong.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB349 | 07/08/2025 | Allowing certified child care operators to provide care to up to six children. (FE) |
| AB327 | 07/08/2025 | The weight limit for utility terrain vehicles |
| AB167 | 04/08/2025 | Various changes to the unemployment insurance law and requiring approval by the Joint Committee on Finance of certain federally authorized unemployment benefits. (FE) |
| AB161 | 04/04/2025 | Governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device |
| AB122 | 03/11/2025 | Alternative open enrollment application procedures for residency change based on military orders |
| AB83 | 02/28/2025 | Governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device |
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