John Spiros, Wisconsin State Representative for 86th District | www.facebook.com
John Spiros, Wisconsin State Representative for 86th District | www.facebook.com
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "public protective services hearing protection assistance. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill mandates the Department of Transportation to create and oversee a hearing protection program for public protective services. It involves procuring commercially available hearing protection devices from manufacturers, designed for repeated use and complete ear canal insertion, with a minimum noise reduction rating of 25 decibels and maximum output of 80 decibels. The program will supply law enforcement and fire protective agencies in Wisconsin upon request, allowing agencies to obtain the necessary quantity of these devices to ensure safety and hearing protection for their personnel.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Jesse L. James (Republican-23rd District) and Representative Jerry L. O'Connor (Republican-60th District). It was sponsored by Senator Patrick Testin (Republican-24th District).
John Spiros has co-authored or authored another 33 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Spiros graduated from Metropolitan Community College in 1985.
Spiros, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2013 to represent the state's 86th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Jerry Petrowski.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB285 | 05/30/2025 | Public protective services hearing protection assistance. (FE) |
| AB271 | 05/19/2025 | Camera monitor systems as an alternative to mirrors for commercial motor vehicles |
| AB258 | 05/19/2025 | License eligibility and restriction extensions relating to ignition interlock devices |
| AB23 | 02/07/2025 | Establishment of a Palliative Care Council. (FE) |
| AB10 | 02/06/2025 | A sales and use tax exemption for the sale of gun safes. (FE) |
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