Vinnie Miresse, Wisconsin State Representative for 71st District | Official Website
Vinnie Miresse, Wisconsin State Representative for 71st District | Official Website
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "authorization for tribal governments to copy certified copies of vital records for administrative use".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill permits tribal governments of federally recognized American Indian tribes or bands in Wisconsin, and their employees, to copy certified copies of vital records for administrative purposes without incurring penalties. Currently, financial institutions, state agencies, county departments, Wisconsin Works agencies, service offices, and long-term care districts, as well as their employees, are exempt from such penalties when copying vital records for authorized administrative use. By including tribal governments in this exemption, the bill aims to facilitate their administrative processes while ensuring that copies of vital records are clearly marked for administrative use.
The bill was co-authored by Senator André Jacque (Republican-1st District), Representative Alex R. Joers (Democrat-81st District), and Representative Shelia Stubbs (Democrat-78th District).
Vincent Miresse has co-authored or authored another 29 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Miresse graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2001 with a BA.
Miresse, a Democrat, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 71st Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Katrina Shankland.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB99 | 03/03/2025 | Authorization for tribal governments to copy certified copies of vital records for administrative use |
| AB52 | 02/20/2025 | Expanding the homestead income tax credit. (FE) |
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