Brooks, Robert
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13
Bills sponsored
this session · 816 all-time
91
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 91 all-time
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Enacted into law
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976
Recorded votes
100%
Vote participation
voted in 100% of 976 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
January 2018 Special Session session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
100%
based on 20 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0%
based on 20 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
100%
based on 20 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
816 billsCurrent session 13 bills
- AB 313 Relating to: the minimum net worth requirement for licensed mortgage brokers. Failed
- AB 262 Relating to: findings of fact when the court grants less than equal physical placement of a child. Failed
- AB 253 Relating to: independence accounts. (FE) To Executive
- AB 252 Relating to: the notice of an investigation of child abuse or neglect or unborn child abuse provided to appropriate authorities of the U.S. Department of Defense. (FE) Failed
- AB 251 Relating to: jurisdiction over juveniles on federal enclaves. (FE) Failed
- AB 188 Relating to: reduction of penalty surcharge when certain fines or forfeitures reduced. (FE) Failed
- AB 140 Relating to: limitations on the total value of taxable property that may be included in a tax incremental financing district created in the city of Port Washington. (FE) To Executive
- AB 45 Relating to: ratification of the Dietitian Licensure Compact. (FE) To Executive
- AB 864 Relating to: various changes to the state lottery. (FE) Failed
- AB 799 Relating to: a health professional assistance program and making an appropriation. (FE) Failed
- AB 1033 Relating to: the regulation of wakesurfing and providing a penalty. Passed
- AB 1014 Relating to: ratification of the Interstate Massage Compact. (FE) Failed
- AB 1013 Relating to: licensure and regulation of establishments providing massage therapy or bodywork therapy, the practice of massage therapy or bodywork therapy, and granting rule-making authority. (FE) Failed
Historical 803 bills
- AB 146 Relating to: local guaranteed income programs. Vetoed
- AB 77 Relating to: pupil applications to attend a private school participating in a parental choice program. Failed
- AB 420 Relating to: exempting from taxation certain pension payments received by an individual for service in the U.S. Foreign Service. (FE) Failed
- AB 397 Relating to: determining the lawful presence of a person arrested for or charged with a crime or certain civil violations. (FE) Failed
- AB 258 Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE) Failed
- AB 252 Relating to: interception of oral communications by public bodies in public spaces. Failed
- AB 92 Relating to: creation of a Joint Committee on State Mandates and required funding of state mandates. (FE) Failed
- AB 680 Relating to: state aid adjustments under the full-time open enrollment program. (FE) Failed
- AB 328 Relating to: exempting certain farm owners from campground licensing. Failed
- AB 50 Relating to: felony theft of property and providing a penalty. Failed
- AB 44 Relating to: the responsibility of a property owner for discharge of a hazardous substance by another. Failed
- AB 37 Relating to: expungement of records of certain crimes and discrimination based on expunged conviction. (FE) Died
- AB 1 Relating to: establishing a flat individual income tax rate. (FE) Failed
- AB 1160 Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for firearms and ammunition. (FE) Failed
- AB 975 Relating to: abortion if the probable postfertilization age of an unborn child is 14 or more weeks and requiring a referendum. (FE) Died
- AB 2 Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE) Failed
- AB 165 Relating to: the regulation of wind energy systems by local governments. Failed
- AB 287 Relating to: talent attraction and retention initiatives focusing on active duty military personnel transitioning out of the U.S. armed forces and veterans and making an appropriation. (FE) Failed
- AB 83 Relating to: providing permanency plan and comments to out-of-home care providers in advance of a permanency plan review or hearing. (FE) Failed
- AB 138 Relating to: issuing a declaration of equivalency of high school graduation or a general educational development certificate. (FE) Failed
- AB 561 Relating to: tinting windows on government-owned vehicles. Failed
- AB 143 Relating to: prohibiting statutes and rules examinations for certain professions. (FE) Died
- AB 1164 Relating to: expenditure of $213,302.77 from the general fund in payment of a claim against the state made by JRT Top Notch Roofs, LLC. (FE) Failed
- AB 103 Relating to: application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements. Failed
- AB 124 Relating to: the definition of public zoos and aquariums for purposes of captive wildlife regulations. (FE) Died
Co-sponsored
91 billsCurrent session 91 bills
- AB 606 Relating to: regulation of hemp-derived cannabinoid products, renaming the Division of Alcohol Beverages as the Division of Intoxicating Products, creating an occupational tax on hemp-derived cannabinoid products, alcohol beverage warehouses and production arrangements, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE) Failed
- AB 587 Relating to: selling and reselling entertainment tickets and providing a penalty. (FE) Failed
- AB 572 Relating to: the definition of bingo. To Executive
- AB 560 Relating to: prohibiting the use of absentee ballot drop boxes for any election. Failed
- AB 559 Relating to: providing utility aid payments for certain energy storage facilities. (FE) Failed
- AB 556 Relating to: zero-based biennial budget requests by executive branch agencies. (FE) Failed
- AB 525 Relating to: repeal of obsolete tax credits and tax provisions. (FE) Failed
- AB 519 Relating to: the appointment of a guardian ad litem in a proceeding to grant reasonable visitation rights to a nonparent. (FE) Failed
- AB 518 Relating to: allowing individuals who hold a substitute teaching permit to substitute teach at private schools participating in a parental choice program. Vetoed
- AB 456 Relating to: changes regarding the laws governing real estate practice. (FE) To Executive
- AB 455 Relating to: a condominium conversion reimbursement grant program. (FE) Passed
- AB 454 Relating to: a workforce home loan program. (FE) To Executive
- AB 453 Relating to: required approvals of rezoning requests related to residential development, contents of and consistency of local ordinances with local comprehensive plans, certain tax incremental district project costs related to residential development, and tax incremental district lifespan extension. (FE) To Executive
- AB 452 Relating to: subdivision plat approvals. (FE) To Executive
- AB 451 Relating to: residential tax incremental districts. (FE) Passed
- AB 450 Relating to: applicability of the commercial building code to certain buildings. (FE) Vetoed
- AB 449 Relating to: local regulation of accessory dwelling units. (FE) Failed
- AB 442 Relating to: the first date on which nomination papers may be circulated for the spring election. Failed
- AB 418 Relating to: visitation of a long-term care facility resident or hospital patient during a communicable disease outbreak. Failed
- AB 392 Relating to: creating a Task Force on Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls and making an appropriation. (FE) Failed
- AB 377 Relating to: 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) Passed
- AB 371 Relating to: the use of speed safety camera systems and traffic control photographic systems in a first class city and providing a penalty. (FE) Failed
- AB 368 Relating to: prior authorization for coverage of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, chiropractic services, and other services under health plans. Failed
- AB 367 Relating to: exemptions from minimum wage, overtime pay, and recordkeeping requirements for minor league baseball players. Failed
- AB 363 Relating to: establishing a dairy cattle innovation program. (FE) Failed
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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AB 411
Relating to: creation of a farmland link program. (FE)
Assembly Amendment 1 laid on table |
Yea | pass | February 17, 2026 |
|
AB 315
Relating to: the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson stewardship 2000 program and a major land acquisitions program. (FE)
Assembly Substitute Amendment 3 laid on table |
Yea | pass | January 22, 2026 |
|
AB 279
Relating to: talent recruitment grants. (FE)
Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 laid on table |
Yea | pass | June 24, 2025 |
|
AB 269
Relating to: delivery network couriers and transportation network drivers, Department of Financial Institutions’ approval to offer portable benefit accounts, providing for insurance coverage, modifying administrative rules related to accident and sickness insurance, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Read a third time and passed |
Yea | pass | June 18, 2025 |
|
AB 226
Relating to: prohibiting school boards and independent charter schools from providing food containing certain ingredients in free or reduced-price meals.
Decision of the Chair upheld |
Yea | pass | January 15, 2026 |
|
AB 182
Relating to: changes to the low-income housing tax credit. (FE)
Assembly Amendment 3 laid on table |
Yea | pass | January 13, 2026 |
|
AB 156
Relating to: requiring child sexual abuse prevention education. (FE)
Assembly Amendment 1 laid on table |
Yea | pass | November 19, 2025 |
|
AB 96
Relating to: ratification of the agreement negotiated between the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee, for the 2024-25 fiscal year, covering employees in the building trades crafts collective bargaining unit, and authorizing an expenditure of funds. (FE)
Read a third time and passed |
Yea | pass | March 18, 2025 |
|
AB 95
Relating to: ratification of the agreement negotiated between the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee, for the 2024-25 fiscal year, covering employees in the building trades crafts collective bargaining unit, and authorizing an expenditure of funds. (FE)
Read a third time and passed |
Yea | pass | March 18, 2025 |
|
AB 94
Relating to: ratification of the agreement negotiated between the State of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee, for the 2024-25 fiscal year, covering employees in the building trades crafts collective bargaining unit, and authorizing an expenditure of funds. (FE)
Read a third time and passed |
Yea | pass | March 18, 2025 |
|
AB 91
Relating to: the requirement that first class cities and first class city school districts place school resource officers in schools. (FE)
Decision of the Chair upheld |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2025 |
|
AB 85
Relating to: recommendation to revoke extended supervision, parole, or probation if a person is charged with a crime. (FE)
Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 laid on table |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2025 |
|
AB 66
Relating to: dismissing or amending certain criminal charges and deferred prosecution agreements for certain crimes.
Decision of the Chair upheld |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2025 |
|
AB 58
Relating to: flags flown, hung, or displayed from a flagpole or the exterior of state and local buildings and eliminating a related administrative rule.
Decision of the Chair upheld |
Yea | pass | September 11, 2025 |
|
AB 50
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
Assembly Amendment 23 to Assembly Substitute Amendment 2 laid on table |
Yea | pass | July 02, 2025 |
|
AB 39
Relating to: requiring state employees to perform their work at the offices of their employer.
Decision of the Chair upheld |
Yea | pass | September 11, 2025 |
|
AB 38
Relating to: an income tax exemption for cash tips paid to an employee. (FE)
Assembly Substitute Amendment 3 laid on table |
Yea | pass | January 15, 2026 |
|
AB 6
Relating to: requiring a school board to spend at least 70 percent of its operating expenditures on direct classroom expenditures and annual pay increases for school administrators. (FE)
Decision of the Chair upheld |
Yea | pass | February 19, 2025 |
|
AB 4
Relating to: required instruction in civics in the elementary and high school grades, high school graduation requirements, and private school educational program criteria. (FE)
Decision of the Chair upheld |
Yea | pass | February 19, 2025 |
|
AB 453
Relating to: required approvals of rezoning requests related to residential development, contents of and consistency of local ordinances with local comprehensive plans, certain tax incremental district project costs related to residential development, and tax incremental district lifespan extension. (FE)
Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 laid on table |
Yea | pass | October 07, 2025 |
|
SJR 108
Relating to: recognizing the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day.
Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 laid on table |
Yea | pass | June 24, 2025 |
|
SJR 106
Relating to: congratulating the Greendale High School Marching Band on winning the Wisconsin School Music Association State Marching Band Championship for the 20th consecutive year.
Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 laid on table |
Yea | pass | June 24, 2025 |
|
SJR 76
Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Senator Bruce S. Peloquin.
Decision of the Chair upheld |
Yea | pass | October 14, 2025 |
|
SB 498
Relating to: free speech and academic freedom at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, due process in disciplinary proceedings at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, and causes of action against the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and technical college district boards. (FE)
Decision of the Chair upheld |
Yea | pass | February 12, 2026 |
|
SB 283
Relating to: public protective services hearing protection assistance. (FE)
Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 laid on table |
Yea | pass | June 24, 2025 |
|
SB 214
Relating to: registration of out-of-state health care providers to provide telehealth services. (FE)
Decision of the Chair upheld |
Yea | pass | January 15, 2026 |
|
SB 182
Relating to: emergency medical services education, tuition and materials reimbursement for emergency medical responders and emergency medical services practitioners, and a live 911 pilot program. (FE)
Assembly Amendment 1 laid on table |
Yea | pass | October 14, 2025 |
|
SB 108
Relating to: sharing minors’ safety plans. (FE)
Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 laid on table |
Yea | pass | June 24, 2025 |
|
SB 106
Relating to: psychiatric residential treatment facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 laid on table |
Yea | pass | June 24, 2025 |
|
SB 76
Relating to: dismissing or amending certain criminal charges and deferred prosecution agreements for certain crimes.
Decision of the Chair upheld |
Yea | pass | October 14, 2025 |
|
AR 6
Relating to: proclaiming March 2025 and March 2026 as Women’s History Months.
Decision of the Chair upheld |
Yea | pass | February 19, 2025 |
|
AR 4
Relating to: proclaiming our appreciation and respect for our Grocery and Retail Food Employees.
Decision of the Chair upheld |
Yea | pass | February 19, 2025 |
|
AJR 96
Relating to: proclaiming the months of October 2025 and October 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Months.
Read a third time and passed |
Yea | pass | March 18, 2025 |
|
AJR 95
Relating to: designating October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Wisconsin.
Read a third time and passed |
Yea | pass | March 18, 2025 |
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AJR 94
Relating to: proclaiming January as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month in the state of Wisconsin.
Read a third time and passed |
Yea | pass | March 18, 2025 |
|
AJR 91
Relating to: recognizing the United States Navy’s 250th birthday.
Decision of the Chair upheld |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2025 |
|
AJR 85
Relating to: congratulating the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Baseball Team on winning the 2025 NCAA Division III National Championship.
Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 laid on table |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2025 |
|
AJR 66
Relating to: congratulating Southwest Wisconsin Technical College for winning the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
Decision of the Chair upheld |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2025 |
|
AJR 58
Relating to: designating May as Older Americans Month in Wisconsin.
Decision of the Chair upheld |
Yea | pass | September 11, 2025 |
|
AJR 50
Relating to: recognizing the United States Army’s 250th birthday.
Assembly Amendment 23 to Assembly Substitute Amendment 2 laid on table |
Yea | pass | July 02, 2025 |
|
AJR 39
Relating to: recognizing Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month as a time to honor the important contributions of Asians, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
Decision of the Chair upheld |
Yea | pass | September 11, 2025 |
|
AJR 38
Relating to: proclaiming 2025 as the year of the snake.
Assembly Substitute Amendment 3 laid on table |
Yea | pass | January 15, 2026 |
|
AJR 6
Relating to: recognizing that the Wisconsin State Legislature supports nuclear power and fusion energy as clean energy sources that are critical to safely meeting Wisconsin’s growing energy demands and declaring the legislature’s commitment to the continuation and expansion of nuclear power and nuclear technologies, the development of nuclear technologies and fusion energy, and employing the leadership and resources necessary to support the development of and investment in nuclear power, fusion energy, and related technologies in the state.
Decision of the Chair upheld |
Yea | pass | February 19, 2025 |
|
AJR 4
Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Justice David T. Prosser Jr.
Decision of the Chair upheld |
Yea | pass | February 19, 2025 |
|
AB 840
Relating to: certain requirements related to data centers.
Assembly Substitute Amendment 2 laid on table |
Yea | pass | January 20, 2026 |
|
AB 673
Relating to: banning the use of genetic software from foreign adversaries in medical and research facilities, the storage of any human genome sequencing data within the borders of a foreign adversary, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Decision of the Chair upheld |
Yea | pass | January 22, 2026 |
|
AB 672
Relating to: penalty enhancer for crimes committed by a person acting as an agent of a foreign government or terrorist organization with the intent to silence or punish persons for their political view, criminalizing the enforcement of foreign laws without federal or state approval, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Decision of the Chair upheld |
Yea | pass | January 22, 2026 |
|
AB 659
Relating to: 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 Amendment 1 laid on table |
Yea | pass | February 19, 2026 |
|
AB 652
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law. (FE)
Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 laid on table |
Yea | pass | January 20, 2026 |
|
AB 648
Relating to: supplemental state aid for consolidated school districts. (FE)
Decision of the Chair upheld |
Yea | pass | November 19, 2025 |