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: "sunset of the community-oriented policing-house grant program".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill amends the 2023 Wisconsin Act 19 to extend the sunset date of the community-oriented policing-house grant program. Under current law, this program, which provides grants to cities with populations of at least 30,000 to support community policing initiatives, was set to expire on July 1, 2025. The bill extends the program by changing the expiration date to July 1, 2027.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Van H. Wanggaard (Republican-21st District) and Representative Jerry L. O'Connor (Republican-60th District). It was sponsored by Senator Tim Carpenter (Democrat-3rd District).
John Spiros has co-authored or authored another 34 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB293 | 05/30/2025 | Sunset of the community-oriented policing-house grant program |
| 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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