Madison, Wis. — Today, Governor Evers signed three bills into law authored by State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing). On Friday, the governor vetoed two additional bills approved by the legislature and authored by Sen. Cabral-Guevara.
Senate Bill 10 would have expanded access to public high schools for military recruiters. It was vetoed on December 5, 2025.
“Federal law already requires schools to give military recruiters the same access as colleges and employers, yet some recruiters are still hidden in restrictive areas,” said Sen. Cabral-Guevara. “This bill simply ensured they could be in a common area during the school day or at school events where students gather. It did not mandate classroom access during instruction.”
“I’m deeply disappointed the governor vetoed this common-sense measure,” she continued. “Wisconsin should proudly support our military, not slam the door shut when they’re offering students legitimate career options, which is precisely what the governor did with this veto.”
Senate Bill 11 expands access to recruitment opportunities in schools for federally chartered youth organizations. Over the last several years, enrollment in organizations such as the Scouts has declined dramatically. Since the government-imposed shutdowns of 2020, these critical youth organizations have faced extreme difficulty in accessing schools for recruitment, which this bill intends to fix. It was signed into law on December 9, 2025.
“After several sessions of persistent advocacy to reopen school doors for the Scouts, Future Farmers of America, and other outstanding youth organizations, I’m absolutely thrilled the governor signed this bill into law,” said Sen. Cabral-Guevara. “As a proud mom of several Scouts myself, I’ve witnessed firsthand how these programs build character, leadership, and civic responsibility in our kids. They create more engaged, confident, and community-minded citizens. This new law ensures the next generation of Wisconsin children will continue to benefit from these life-changing experiences.”
Senate Bill 190 makes Wisconsin one of the first seven states to join the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact. These compacts are supported by professionals who relocate often, particularly if they serve in the military. Licensure compacts generally require seven member states to trigger activation. As one of the first seven states, Wisconsin will be directly involved in setting the rules and regulations of the national compact as more states join. It was signed into law on December 9, 2025.
“The current lengthy, state-by-state licensure process for respiratory therapists creates dangerous staffing voids—especially in our rural hospitals and long-term care facilities that serve our most medically vulnerable seniors and patients,” said Sen. Cabral-Guevara. “By joining this compact as one of the first seven states, Wisconsin expands the available pool of licensed professionals, reduces the risk of critical shortages, improves continuity of specialized pulmonary care, and helps us attract military families who relocate frequently. I’m proud to have led this effort in the Senate and grateful to see it become law.”
Senate Bill 282/Assembly Bill 294 adds both a nurse educator and an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) on the board of nursing. It was signed into law on December 9, 2025.
“Nurse educators bring essential expertise in curriculum design, modern teaching methods, and clinical preparedness, ensuring Wisconsin’s nursing programs stay aligned with current practices and standards,” said Sen. Cabral-Guevara. “Advanced practice registered nurses—nurse practitioners, practitioners, nurse midwives, anesthetists, and clinical nurse specialists—serve on the front lines as primary care providers across our state. Adding both of these critical perspectives to the Board of Nursing gives regulators direct insight into real-world education challenges, advanced clinical practice, patient care complexities, and the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.”
Senate Bill 327/Assembly Bill 366 would have established additional safeguards around the use of legitimate service and emotional support animals (ESAs). It was vetoed on December 5, 2025.
“The explosion of fraudulent online ‘certifications’ has created significant hardship and expense for landlords, business owners, airlines, and—most sadly—people with genuine disabilities who rely on legitimate service animals or emotional support animals,” said Sen. Cabral-Guevara. “This bill only asked for basic, standardized, professional documentation to verify need, protecting everyone involved while preserving access for those who truly require it. Unfortunately, the pleas from business owners, landlords, and folks with legitimate needs for these animals were ignored by the governor.”
