Legislation

Notable Highlights

Sponsoring the resolution making Dane County a sanctuary for transgender and nonbinary residents which passed 25-1.

Introducing legislation codifying Indigenous People's Day as an official Dane County paid holiday.

Working on the creation of a countrywide harm reduction drop-in center, funded through opioid settlement funds.

Sponsoring a resolution urging the state to investigate Ridglan Farms over animal welfare concerns which passed 30-5.

Psychotherapy Networker

Therapist's Guide

Therapy Center

Ridglan Farms

Official Paid Holiday

Transgender Sanctuary

RES-192

Reestablishing the Good Samaritan Law in WI

WI currently lacks a Good Samaritan Law that protects aiders and individuals experiencing overdose which greatly impacts WI public health.

The Dane County Board of Supervisors urges the reestablishment of a statewide comprehensive Good Samaritan Law.

RES 143

Creation of a Harm Reduction and Prevention Center

With more than 1 million people dying of a drug overdose since 1999 and the increased presence of synthetic opioids, the Dane County Board recommends a centralized harm reduction center. To do so, they recommend that $800K in Opioid Settlement Funding be made available to Public Health Madison & Dane County (PHMDC).

RES 365

Stop Violence Against Women Act

WI's domestic abuse statistics reveal that 1 domestic violence homicide occurs every 3.7 days, with victims aging from infant to 81 years old. The Dane County Board amends the operating budget to increase STOP domestic violence lines by $62,500.

OA-016

Cannabinoid Product Prohibition Under 21 Years Old

This ordinance prohibits the sale of cannabinoid proudcts to persons under 21 years of age, amneding chapters 2 & 34 of the Dane County Code of Ordinances. Restrictions, penalties through violations, and a schedule of deposits is outlined in this ordinance.