Do not be shocked if you saw State Senator Andre Jacque shuffling around Madison in recent weeks.

Even though the Wisconsin Legislature’s floor period is over until October 7th, according to its calendar, Jacque has had several bills advance since the start of the month, including one protecting victims of deep fake pornography that is heading to Governor Tony Evers’ desk. Last week, Jacque was part of a hearing for his Senate Bill 411, which aims to provide funding for the state’s veterans housing and recovery program, adjustments to the property tax credit for eligible disabled veterans, and support for the UW Missing-in-Action Identification Project. The debate over the veterans housing and recovery program has garnered plenty of finger-pointing over the last several weeks as Democrats and Republicans blame each other for funding being left out of the 2025-2027 budget. Jacque says the hearing left him encouraged as members from both parties and veterans groups attended to voice their support.

Jacque’s bills on no taxes on tips, protections for victims of domestic and gang abuse, and support for parents of stillborns also advanced out of committee and will head to the full Senate for a vote.