Nate Gustafson, Wisconsin State Representative of 55th District | Facebook
Nate Gustafson, Wisconsin State Representative of 55th District | Facebook
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "a levy limit exemption for regional emergency medical systems and eligibility for the expenditure restraint incentive program. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill establishes an exemption to local levy limits, allowing cities, towns, villages, or counties to levy amounts for costs related to regional emergency medical services without being constrained by current levy caps. This includes participation in joint emergency services districts or intergovernmental agreements, provided the service area is at least 232 square miles or comprises at least eight municipalities. Additionally, the bill mandates that levy increases from the previous year remain within the limit of the U.S. consumer price index change plus 5% to qualify for the exemption. The bill specifies that coordination of services must be overseen by a designated entity and states that amounts levied for regional emergency medical systems are excluded from calculations for eligibility in expenditure restraint incentive programs. This amendment applies to levies imposed in December following the effective date of the bill.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Howard L. Marklein (Republican-17th District), Representative Clinton M. Anderson (Democrat-45th District), Representative Deb Andraca (Democrat-23rd District), Representative Elijah R. Behnke (Republican-6th District), Representative Barbara Dittrich (Republican-99th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican-19th District), Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin (Democrat-8th District), and Senator Jesse L. James (Republican-23rd District), along 24 other co-sponsors.
Nate L. Gustafson has co-authored or authored another 18 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Gustafson graduated from Fox Valley Technical College in 2018 with an AS.
Gustafson, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2023 to represent the state's 55th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Rachael Cabral-Guevara.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB197 | 04/15/2025 | A levy limit exemption for regional emergency medical systems and eligibility for the expenditure restraint incentive program. (FE) |
| AB160 | 04/02/2025 | Eliminating daylight saving time in Wisconsin |
| AB56 | 02/24/2025 | Requiring the display of the national motto in public schools and on public buildings. (FE) |
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