Ron Tusler, Wisconsin State Representative for 3rd District | legis.wisconsin.gov
Ron Tusler, Wisconsin State Representative for 3rd District | legis.wisconsin.gov
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "income change notifications for child support or maintenance orders".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill amends Wisconsin's requirements regarding notifications of changes in employer, address, and income for individuals involved in child support or maintenance agreements. It mandates both payers and payees to notify the child support agency of any such changes within 10 business days, expanding current laws that apply only to payers. The bill clarifies that income notifications are restricted to amounts defined as "gross income" by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) rules. It exempts parties from disclosing non-gross income and allows payees not to disclose employment changes if the payer is not a "shared-placement parent." The bill removes references to "family support" as established by 2021 Act 35 and permits redaction of certain personal information in income change notices. Non-compliance can lead to contempt of court actions and potential damages, including attorney fees. These amendments intend to streamline the process and enhance privacy and transparency within support agreements.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Jesse L. James (Republican-23rd District), Representative Elijah R. Behnke (Republican-6th District), Representative Lindee Rae Brill (Republican-27th District), Representative Barbara Dittrich (Republican-99th District), Representative Daniel Knodl (Republican-24th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Steve L. Nass (Republican-11th District), along one other co-sponsor.
Ron Tusler has co-authored or authored another 64 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB153 | 04/02/2025 | Income change notifications for child support or maintenance orders |
| AB144 | 03/17/2025 | Eliminating a judgeship from district IV of the court of appeals and establishing an additional judgeship for district III of the court of appeals |
| 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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