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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Sen. Jacque introduces bill in Wisconsin Senate to exempt campground amusement rides from certain regulations

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Andre Jacque, Wisconsin State Senator for 1st District | Official website

Andre Jacque, Wisconsin State Senator for 1st District | Official website

A new bill authored by State Sen. André Jacque in the Wisconsin Senate aims to exempt certain campground amusement rides from state safety regulations, according to the Wisconsin State Senate.

According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "regulation of amusement rides located at campgrounds. (FE)".

The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.

In essence, this bill exempts amusement rides located at campgrounds, which are licensed by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, from regulation by the Department of Safety and Professional Services, provided they are installed according to the manufacturer's recommended standards. Under current law, all amusement rides are subject to regulation by the Department of Safety and Professional Services. The bill creates a new statute, 101.05 (7), allowing these specific exemptions, thus altering the regulatory landscape for amusement rides at campgrounds in Wisconsin.

The bill was co-authored by Representative Calvin T. Callahan (Republican-35th District). It was sponsored by Representative Daniel Knodl (Republican-24th District).

André Jacque has authored or co-authored another 97 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with one of them being enacted.

Jacque graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 2003 with a BS.

Jacque, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 2019 to represent the state's 1st Senate district, replacing previous state senator Caleb Frostman.

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.

Bills Introduced by André Jacque in Wisconsin Senate During 2025 Regular Session

Bill NumberDate IntroducedShort Description
SB22504/25/2025Regulation of amusement rides located at campgrounds. (FE)
SB22404/25/2025The rights of sexual assault crime victims
SB20704/16/2025Creating a hazard mitigation revolving loan program, creating a Great Lakes erosion control revolving loan program, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
SB20604/16/2025Voidable provisions in residential rental agreements and the application of the Wisconsin Consumer Act to leases. (FE)
SB19704/14/2025Various changes to the unemployment insurance law and federal Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment grants. (FE)
SB18604/14/2025Training completion awards for volunteer firefighters. (FE)
SB18504/14/2025Property tax exemption for nonprofit theaters. (FE)
SB17504/03/2025Local building permit fees for certain improvements of residences of disabled veterans. (FE)
SB17404/03/2025Coverage of individuals with preexisting conditions and benefit limits under health plans
SB17104/03/2025Requiring child sexual abuse prevention education. (FE)
SB16804/03/2025Changing the conditions of liability for worker’s compensation benefits for emergency medical responders, emergency medical services practitioners, volunteer firefighters, correctional officers, emergency dispatchers, coroners and coroner staff, and medical examiners and medical examiner staff. (FE)
SB15603/26/2025Requiring first responders to be trained to administer epinephrine delivery systems. (FE)
SB15303/21/2025Expanding the treatment alternatives and diversion programs. (FE)
SB14603/21/2025Prohibiting persons who have been convicted of a violent crime from changing their name and providing a penalty
SB14303/21/2025The nomination of presidential electors
SB13803/21/2025Prostitution crime surcharge and making an appropriation. (FE)
SB13403/14/2025Alternative open enrollment application procedures for residency change based on military orders
SB13103/14/2025Calculation of miles for purposes of relocation of a child 100 miles or more from the other parent in an action affecting the family
SB12903/14/2025The right to repair motor vehicles and providing a penalty. (FE)
SB12303/14/2025Investment securities under the Uniform Commercial Code
SB12003/07/2025School board policies related to changing a pupil’s legal name and pronouns
SB11403/07/2025Sales and use tax exemption for diapers and feminine hygiene products. (FE)
SB11203/07/2025Hunting of sandhill cranes, programs related to sandhill crane damage, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
SB10403/07/2025Providing safe drinking water in public and private schools. (FE)
SB9203/07/2025Theft crimes and providing a penalty. (FE)
SB9103/07/2025Imposing the penalty of life imprisonment for the crime of child trafficking and providing a penalty. (FE)
SB9003/07/2025The sales and use tax exemption for electricity and natural gas sold for residential use. (FE)
SB8603/06/2025Authorization for tribal governments to copy certified copies of vital records for administrative use
SB8503/06/2025Pupils wearing traditional tribal regalia at a graduation ceremony or school-sponsored event
SB8002/26/2025Statutory recognition of specialized treatment court and commercial court dockets
SB7902/26/2025A disclaimer of parental rights and payments allowed in connection with an adoption
SB7802/26/2025The distribution and labeling of fertilizers and soil or plant additives produced from manure. (FE)
SB7702/26/2025Entering certain places with intent to commit battery and providing a penalty
SB6302/21/2025Ratification of the Driver License Compact. (FE)
SB5902/21/2025Tuition and fee remission for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System or a technical college. (FE)
SB5802/21/2025Referendum questions for certain referenda that affect property taxes. (FE)
SB5702/21/2025County sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions. (FE)
SB5202/21/2025Copies of and inspection or disclosure of information contained in certain vital records. (FE)
SB3702/12/2025Local regulation of vegetable gardens
SB3602/12/2025An income tax exemption for cash tips paid to an employee. (FE)
SB3502/12/2025Law enforcement and firefighter annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System who are rehired by a participating employer. (FE)
SB3302/12/2025Representations depicting nudity and providing a penalty
SB2002/05/2025Allowing certain married persons to claim the earned income tax credit when filing a separate return. (FE)
SB1902/05/2025Fee waivers for state park vehicle admission receipts to pupils with Every Kid Outdoors passes. (FE)
SB1502/05/2025Increased penalties for crimes against adults at risk; restraining orders for adults at risk; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an adult at risk; sexual assault of an adult at risk; and providing a penalty
SB1402/03/2025Pelvic exams on unconscious patients and creating an administrative rule related to hospital requirements for pelvic exams on unconscious patients
SB801/24/2025Repair and replacement of implements of husbandry under warranty
SB701/24/2025Prohibiting a foreign adversary from acquiring agricultural or forestry land in this state
SB601/24/2025Impoundment of vehicles used in certain traffic offenses
SB201/24/2025Expanding veterans benefits to individuals who served in Laos in support of the United States during the Vietnam War

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