Ron Tusler, Wisconsin State Representative for 3rd District | Official Website
Ron Tusler, Wisconsin State Representative for 3rd District | Official Website
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "school bus back-up lamps".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, the bill allows school buses to be equipped with additional back-up lamps specifically mounted on each side of the vehicle to illuminate the rear wheels when backing up. These lamps can project a white or amber light aimed at the rear wheels, which differs from the current regulation allowing motor vehicles to have no more than two back-up lamps projecting light to illuminate the roadway up to 75 feet behind the vehicle. The change is specifically for school buses to enhance safety during reversing maneuvers, complementing the existing back-up lighting regulations.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Cory Tomczyk (Republican-29th District), Representative Joy L. Goeben (Republican-5th District), Representative Rick Gundrum (Republican-58th District), Representative Daniel Knodl (Republican-24th District), Representative Paul Melotik (Republican-22nd District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Steve L. Nass (Republican-11th District) and Senator Mark Spreitzer (Democrat-15th District), along three other co-sponsors.
Ron Tusler has co-authored or authored another 53 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Tusler graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2007 with a BA and again in 2010 from Marquette University with a JD.
Tusler, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2017 to represent the state's 3rd Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Alvin Ott.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB126 | 03/11/2025 | School bus back-up lamps |
| AB73 | 02/24/2025 | Statutory recognition of specialized treatment court and commercial court dockets |
| AB38 | 02/17/2025 | An income tax exemption for cash tips paid to an employee. (FE) |
| AB18 | 02/06/2025 | Fee waivers for state park vehicle admission receipts to pupils with Every Kid Outdoors passes. (FE) |
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