Robert G. Donovan, Wisconsin State Representative for 81st District | Official Website
Robert G. Donovan, Wisconsin State Representative for 81st District | Official Website
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "funding for the War Memorial Center and making an appropriation. (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 a continuing appropriation from the Department of Veterans Affairs to support the War Memorial Center in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. The memorial board may request funds for operational expenses, development, and maintenance of the center, provided they secure equal matching funds for their projects. The Department of Veterans Affairs will review funding requests within 60 days and determine full or partial approval or denial. Approved funds must be disbursed within 30 days. The memorial board must report annually on fund usage and remaining funds to the Joint Committee on Finance and relevant legislative committees. The act takes effect the day after publication or two days after the publication of the 2025 biennial budget act, whichever is later.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Eric Wimberger (Republican-2nd District), Representative Clinton M. Anderson (Democrat-45th District), Representative Brienne Brown (Democrat-43rd District), Representative Ben DeSmidt (Democrat-65th District), Representative Barbara Dittrich (Republican-99th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Julian Bradley (Republican-28th District), Senator Tim Carpenter (Democrat-3rd District), and Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin (Democrat-8th District), along 31 other co-sponsors.
Bob G. Donovan has co-authored or authored another 53 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Donovan graduated from St. Francis De Sales Seminary and again from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee.
Donovan, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 61st Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Amanda Nedweski.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB250 | 05/08/2025 | Funding for the War Memorial Center and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| AB175 | 04/15/2025 | Requiring periodic inspections of parking structures |
| AB143 | 03/17/2025 | Allowing an unlicensed person to use a motor vehicle and providing a penalty |
| AB138 | 03/17/2025 | Jailers and protective occupation annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System who are rehired by a participating employer. (FE) |
| AB91 | 02/28/2025 | The requirement that first class cities and first class city school districts place school resource officers in schools. (FE) |
| AB85 | 02/28/2025 | Recommendation to revoke extended supervision, parole, or probation if a person is charged with a crime. (FE) |
| AB78 | 02/28/2025 | Impoundment of vehicles used in certain reckless driving offenses. (FE) |
| AB77 | 02/28/2025 | Registration plate concealment devices and providing a penalty |
| AB75 | 02/28/2025 | Department of Justice collection and reporting of certain criminal case data. (FE) |
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