Tip Income Tax Exemption Bill Vetoed

Wisconsin Governor vetoed SB36 on April 6, 2026, which would have created a state income tax exemption for cash tips paid to employees. The bill passed the Senate 21-12 and Assembly 60-31 but was rejected by the Governor. Wisconsin employers and tipped workers remain subject to existing tip reporting requirements under Wis. Stat. § 71.63.

Capital Sexual Battery Crime Creation and Death Penalty Authorization

Mississippi Governor signed SB2821 into law on April 6, 2026, creating the new crime of capital sexual battery and authorizing the death penalty. The bill requires separate penalty proceedings and mandates life imprisonment without parole if death penalty is not imposed. The legislation amends Sections 97-3-101, 47-7-3, 93-21-25, and 99-3-7 of the Mississippi Code.

Budget Fund Transfers and Local Improvements Act

Mississippi SB2917, signed by the Governor on April 6, 2026, is a budget bill that creates multiple new special funds in the state treasury and authorizes fund transfers from Capital Expense Fund and Education Enhancement Fund to various local improvements, infrastructure, research, and economic development projects.

Drug Trafficking Dosage Units and Abortion-Inducing Drugs Revised

Mississippi HB1613 was signed into law by the Governor on April 2, 2026, amending Section 41-29-139 of the Mississippi Code to revise the threshold for aggravated drug trafficking to 267 or more dosage units. The bill also creates a new section restricting the sale of abortion-inducing drugs. The legislation passed the House 76-38 and Senate 37-15 on conference report adoption.

Identifying Underutilized State Buildings and Land

Vermont Governor signed H0050 into law on April 6, 2026. The act requires identification and reporting of underutilized state buildings and land. Sponsored by Reps. Casey and McCann, the bill underwent extended conference committee deliberations before final passage.

Acquisition Provisions Modification

Minnesota Senate Bill SF4228 passed the state Senate, modifying acquisition provisions in Minnesota statutes. The bill, sponsored by Sens. Grant Hauschild and Foung Hawj, was introduced on March 5, 2026, and passed the Senate on March 9, 2026, after referral to the Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee and Finance Committee.

AI Displacement Notice and Transitional Employment Requirements

Minnesota Senate passed SF4576, requiring employers to provide notice to employees when they are displaced by artificial intelligence. The bill also mandates transitional employment period requirements. Sponsored by Senators Erin Maye Quade and Jen McEwen, the legislation applies to employers covered under Minnesota labor law.

Authorization for Operation of Autonomous Vehicles and On-Demand Autonomous Vehicle Networks

The Minnesota State Senate passed SF4618, authorizing the operation of autonomous vehicles and on-demand autonomous vehicle networks in the state. The bill, sponsored by Sen. David Dibble, was introduced March 17, 2026, referred to Transportation and Judiciary and Public Safety committees, and passed the Senate on March 18, 2026. This legislation establishes the legal framework for autonomous vehicle deployment in Minnesota.

State Office Building memorial appropriation

Minnesota Senate passed SF4662, a memorial appropriation bill for the State Office Building under the 94th Legislature (2025-2026). The bill was introduced March 18, 2026, sponsored by Senators Hoffman, Pappas, and Champion, and referred to the Capital Investment Committee for budget allocation.

Task Force on Housing Taxes and Fees establishment

The Minnesota State Senate passed SF4749, establishing the Task Force on Housing Taxes and Fees. The 14-member task force will study the effects of state and local taxes and fees on housing affordability and make recommendations to the 2027 Legislature.