Tyler August, Wisconsin State Representative of 32nd District | Official Website
Tyler August, Wisconsin State Representative of 32nd District | Official Website
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "suspension without pay in cases of judicial misconduct or pending final determination in proceedings involving alleged judicial misconduct or permanent disability".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill mandates that any temporary suspension or disciplinary suspension imposed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court on judges, justices, or court commissioners for misconduct be without pay. Under current law, the Supreme Court has the authority to temporarily suspend individuals following a formal complaint from the Judicial Commission regarding alleged misconduct or permanent disability. Previously, while temporary suspensions could be enacted, this bill specifies that such suspensions must occur without salary. The bill amends sections 757.91 and 757.95 of the statutes to ensure that individuals who are suspended during these proceedings will not receive payment until a final determination is made.
The bill was co-authored by Sen. Cory Tomczyk (Republican-29th District), Rep. Scott Allen (Republican-82nd District), Rep. Elijah R. Behnke (Republican-6th District), Rep. Barbara Dittrich (Republican-99th District), and Rep. Bob G. Donovan (Republican-61st District). It was co-sponsored by Sen. Julian Bradley (Republican-28th District), Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican-19th District), and Sen. Steve L. Nass (Republican-11th District), along with 10 other co-sponsors.
Tyler August has co-authored another two bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
August, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 31st Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Ellen Schutt.
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.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB380 | 07/31/2025 | Suspension without pay in cases of judicial misconduct or pending final determination in proceedings involving alleged judicial misconduct or permanent disability |
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