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Republican
· Representative
Bob Donovan
Represents District 61 in the State Assembly.
Votes with Republicans
100%
on 211 party-line votes · House Republicans median 100%
Cast a vote
100%
Yea or Nay on 301 of 301 roll calls · House median 100%
Their bills that became law
28 of 141
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 27.5
Roll calls on record
301
2025-2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 6, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2025-2026 Regular Session.
How Bob Donovan votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Bob Donovan sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Bob Donovan is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 211 party-line votes.
They voted with most Republicans on every party-line vote this session.
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
AB3 · Incorporating cursive writing into the state model English language arts standards and requiring cursive writing in elementary grades. (FE)
Assembly: Read a third time and passed · 2025-02-19 · Passed 51–46
AB625 · Pay for performance grant requirements. (FE)
Assembly: Read a third time and passed · 2026-02-12 · Passed 52–46
AB377 · Establishing English as the official state language, use of artificial intelligence or other machine-assisted translation tools in lieu of appointing English language interpreters, and use of English for governmental oral and written communication and for nongovernmental purposes. (FE)
Assembly: Read a third time and passed · 2026-01-15 · Passed 51–45
SB66 · Registration plate concealment devices and providing a penalty.
Assembly: Assembly Amendment 1 laid on table · 2025-10-14 · Passed 51–45
AB58 · Flags flown, hung, or displayed from a flagpole or the exterior of state and local buildings and eliminating a related administrative rule.
Assembly: Read a third time and passed · 2025-09-11 · Passed 50–44
Democrats they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Steve DoyleDemocrat · District 94 · 211 shared contested votes
21%
Jenna JacobsonDemocrat · District 50 · 224 shared contested votes
17%
Sylvia Ortiz-VelezDemocrat · District 8 · 187 shared contested votes
17%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (0 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Bob Donovan was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced141
Out of committee92
Passed one chamber59
Passed both chambers40
Became law28
Never left committee0
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 27.5 bills that became law this session.
Prohibiting governmental entity discrimination (second consideration).
To create section 27 of article I of the constitution; Relating to: prohibiting governmental entity discrimination (second consideration).
Became lawPublished 5-26-2026. Enrolled Joint Resolution 11 · 2026-05-26
The freedom to gather in places of worship during a state of emergency (second consideration).
In plain English Allows people to gather in places of worship during a state of emergency.
Official synopsis: To amend section 18 of article I of the constitution; Relating to: the freedom to gather in places of worship during a state of emergency (second consideration).
Became lawPublished 5-26-2026. Enrolled Joint Resolution 10 · 2026-05-26
Admission of students to technical college programs.
An Act to renumber and amend 38.22 (5); to create 38.22 (5) (b) of the statutes; Relating to: admission of students to technical college programs.
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Participating in the federal tax credit program for contributions to scholarship granting organizations.
In plain English Allows Wisconsin to participate in a federal tax credit program for donations to scholarship granting organizations.
Official synopsis: An Act to create 16.004 (25) of the statutes; Relating to: participating in the federal tax credit program for contributions to scholarship granting organizations.
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
An income tax subtraction for certain overtime compensation. (FE)
In plain English Allows a subtraction from state income tax for certain overtime compensation.
Official synopsis: An Act to amend 71.52 (6); to create 71.05 (6) (b) 57. of the statutes; Relating to: an income tax subtraction for certain overtime compensation. (FE)
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Pupil eligibility for parental choice programs based upon participation by a sibling or a dependent child of the pupil's parent or guardian. (FE)
In plain English Allows pupils to qualify for parental choice programs if a sibling or dependent child of their parent already participates in the program.
Official synopsis: An Act to create 118.60 (2) (ac) and 119.23 (2) (ac) of the statutes; Relating to: pupil eligibility for parental choice programs based upon participation by a sibling or a dependent child of the pupil's parent or guardian. (FE)
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
The conditions under which a school district may adopt a resolution to exceed its revenue limit. (FE)
In plain English Allows school districts to exceed their revenue limit by adopting a resolution under specified conditions.
Official synopsis: An Act to amend 67.05 (6a) (a) 2. (intro.) and 121.91 (3) (a) 1.; to create 67.05 (6a) (a) 3. and 121.91 (3) (a) 3. of the statutes; Relating to: the conditions under which a school district may adopt a resolution to exceed its revenue…
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Prohibiting funding for health services for unlawfully present individuals. (FE)
In plain English Prohibits state funding for health services provided to people who are unlawfully present in the United States.
Official synopsis: An Act to create 20.926 of the statutes; Relating to: prohibiting funding for health services for unlawfully present individuals. (FE)
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Exempting tobacco bars from the public smoking ban.
An Act to create 101.123 (3) (n) of the statutes; Relating to: exempting tobacco bars from the public smoking ban.
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Designating athletic sports and teams operated or sponsored by public schools or private schools participating in a parental choice program based on the sex of the participants.
In plain English Requires public schools and private schools in parental choice programs to designate athletic teams based on participants' sex.
Official synopsis: An Act to amend 118.13 (1); to create 118.132 of the statutes; Relating to: designating athletic sports and teams operated or sponsored by public schools or private schools participating in a parental choice program based on the sex of the participants.
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Designating University of Wisconsin and technical college sports and athletic teams based on the sex of the participants.
In plain English Requires University of Wisconsin and technical college sports teams to be designated based on participants' sex.
Official synopsis: An Act to amend 36.12 (1) and 38.23 (1); to create 36.25 (58) and 38.12 (15) of the statutes; Relating to: designating University of Wisconsin and technical college sports and athletic teams based on the sex of the participants.
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Recommendation to revoke extended supervision, parole, or probation if a person is charged with a crime. (FE)
An Act to amend 302.113 (8m) (a), 302.114 (8m) (a), 304.06 (3) and 973.10 (2) (intro.) of the statutes; Relating to: recommendation to revoke extended supervision, parole, or probation if a person is charged with a crime. (FE)
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
County sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions. (FE)
In plain English Allows county sheriffs to assist federal authorities with immigration enforcement functions.
Official synopsis: An Act to create 59.28 (3) and 79.039 (1g) of the statutes; Relating to: county sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions. (FE)
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Changes to the educational assessment program and the school and school district accountability report. (FE)
An Act to renumber and amend 115.385 (1) (b); to amend 115.385 (1) (c); to create 115.385 (1) (b) 2m. and 118.30 (1j) of the statutes; Relating to: changes to the educational assessment program and the school and school district accountability report. (FE)
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Virtual currency kiosks.
An Act to create 217.12 of the statutes; Relating to: virtual currency kiosks.
Became lawPublished 4-9-2026 · 2026-04-09
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SB264 · 2026-02-19
Coverage of breast cancer screenings by the Medical Assistance program and health insurance policies and plans. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and concurred in)
AB1034 · 2026-02-19
Name, image, and likeness rights for University of Wisconsin System student athletes; maintenance costs for University of Wisconsin–Madison intercollegiate athletic facilities; and making an appropriation. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
SB291 · 2026-02-19
Making certain child care expenditures eligible for the business development tax credit. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and concurred in)
SB23 · 2026-02-19
Extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and concurred in)
SB389 · 2026-02-19
The per pupil adjustment for school district revenue limits. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and concurred in)
SB431 · 2026-02-19
Discrimination based on arrest record under the fair employment law. (Assembly: Read a third time and concurred in)
SB501 · 2026-02-19
Creating a veterinary loan repayment grant program administered by the Higher Educational Aids Board and exempting from taxation amounts received from such a grant program. (Assembly: Read a third time and concurred in)
SB176 · 2026-02-19
An income and franchise tax exemption for broadband expansion grants and for federal high-cost program funding for broadband expansion. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and concurred in as amended)
SB36 · 2026-02-19
An income tax exemption for cash tips paid to an employee. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and concurred in)
AB241 · 2026-02-19
Required ratio of journeyworkers to apprentices in apprenticeship programs and contracts. (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
AB913 · 2026-02-19
Subtraction for certain income of members of the National Guard and Reserves. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
SJR116 · 2026-02-19
Prohibiting the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee (second consideration). (Assembly: Decision of the Chair upheld)
SJR116 · 2026-02-19
Prohibiting the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee (second consideration). (Assembly: Read a third time and concurred in as amended)
SB420 · 2026-02-19
Prohibiting rights of nature ordinances. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and concurred in)
AB957 · 2026-02-19
Internet crimes against children law enforcement and making an appropriation. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
AB915 · 2026-02-19
Tax credit for small businesses offering individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
AB878 · 2026-02-19
A tax credit for certain sales and use taxes paid on services sold through an amusement device. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
AB659 · 2026-02-19
Tuition and fee remission or grants for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System, a technical college, or a private nonprofit institution of higher education; and the University of Wisconsin System nonresident tuition exemption for certain veterans. (FE) (Assembly: Assembly Amendment 1 laid on table)
AB659 · 2026-02-19
Tuition and fee remission or grants for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System, a technical college, or a private nonprofit institution of higher education; and the University of Wisconsin System nonresident tuition exemption for certain veterans. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
AB812 · 2026-02-19
Allowing more than 35 percent of the area within a tax incremental district in the Village of Somers to be used for residential use. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
AB923 · 2026-02-19
Creating a civil cause of action for sexual extortion. (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
AB961 · 2026-02-19
Warning labels for explicit content, creating an explicit content label warning surcharge, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
AB963 · 2026-02-19
Social media accounts for minors and providing a penalty. (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
AB962 · 2026-02-19
App stores and app developers and providing a penalty. (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
SB799 · 2026-02-19
Parental access to health records of minors. (Assembly: Read a third time and concurred in as amended)
SB480 · 2026-02-19
Residential tax incremental districts. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and concurred in as amended)
AB997 · 2026-02-19
Funding for the Department of Financial Institutions for contributions to Trump accounts and making an appropriation. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
AB996 · 2026-02-19
Contributions by the Department of Financial Institutions to Trump accounts. (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
AB598 · 2026-02-19
Consent to admissions to certain health care facilities by patient representatives without requiring a petition for guardianship or protective placement. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
AB670 · 2026-02-19
Exempting persons engaged in certain contract research services from the sales and use tax. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
SB439 · 2026-02-19
Levy increase limit for the village of Oregon and the towns of Oregon and Rutland. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and concurred in)
AB1004 · 2026-02-19
Prohibiting education employers from entering into certain agreements related to information about alleged immoral conduct by an employee and civil immunity for information provided to a prospective employer. (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
AB870 · 2026-02-19
Adopting changes to the federal Internal Revenue Code for state tax purposes and modifying administrative rules related to such changes. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
AB387 · 2026-02-19
Correction bill for 2025 Wisconsin Act 15 and making an appropriation. (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
AB884 · 2026-02-19
Who may purchase certain contractual services and technical changes to tax provisions related to qualified retirement plans and the film production services credit. (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
AB131 · 2026-02-19
Programs and requirements to address PFAS. (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
SB179 · 2026-02-19
Applying the motor vehicle fuel tax supplier’s administrative allowance to diesel fuel, a motor vehicle fuel tax refund for evaporation losses, and making an appropriation. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and concurred in as amended)
AB180 · 2026-02-19
Requiring the Department of Health Services to seek any necessary waiver to prohibit the purchase of candy or soft drinks with FoodShare benefits. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
AB130 · 2026-02-19
Exempting certain persons from PFAS enforcement actions under the spills law. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
SB181 · 2026-02-19
A levy limit exemption for regional emergency medical systems and eligibility for the expenditure restraint incentive program. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and concurred in)
AB1027 · 2026-02-19
Requiring information relating to the food stamp program to be compiled and provided to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
AB839 · 2026-02-19
Allowing the Town of Three Lakes in Oneida County to create a tax incremental district in the same manner as a city or village. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
SB576 · 2026-02-18
A property tax exemption for prefabricated recreational structures. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and concurred in)
AB911 · 2026-02-18
Funding for a battery collection and recycling program and making an appropriation. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
AB973 · 2026-02-18
Grants for economic support specialists and making an appropriation. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
SB810 · 2026-02-18
Reimbursement for the provision of military funeral honors. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and concurred in as amended)
AB1001 · 2026-02-18
Funding for grants for community emergency medical services and falls prevention initiatives and making an appropriation. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
SB785 · 2026-02-18
Including information about investigations of license holders in an online licensing portal maintained by the Department of Public Instruction. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and concurred in as amended)
AB1002 · 2026-02-18
Funding for grants for economic support specialists and making an appropriation. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
AB970 · 2026-02-18
Grants for community emergency medical services, grants for falls prevention awareness and initiatives, and making an appropriation. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
AB411 · 2026-02-17
Creation of a farmland link program. (FE) (Assembly: Assembly Amendment 1 laid on table)
AB411 · 2026-02-17
Creation of a farmland link program. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
AB373 · 2026-02-17
Creating a refundable individual income tax credit for the parent of a stillbirth and making an appropriation. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
AB713 · 2026-02-17
Requiring battery stewardship organizations to administer battery collection and recycling programs and providing a penalty. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
AB737 · 2026-02-17
Financing certain infrastructure by special charge approved by a neighborhood improvement district. (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
AB629 · 2026-02-17
Police authority to disable drones threatening public safety and providing a penalty. (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
AB685 · 2026-02-17
Individual income tax subtraction for certain theft losses. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
SB699 · 2026-02-17
Alternative methods of providing pupil transportation services. (FE) (Assembly: Read a third time and concurred in as amended)
AB768 · 2026-02-17
Operation of drones over certain utility facilities and providing a penalty. (Assembly: Read a third time and passed)
SB485 · 2026-02-17
Video monitoring or recording in residential care centers for children and youth, group homes, and shelter care facilities. (Assembly: Read a third time and concurred in as amended)
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