Jerry L. O\'Connor, Wisconsin State Representative for 60th District | www.facebook.com
Jerry L. O\'Connor, Wisconsin State Representative for 60th District | www.facebook.com
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "technical colleges’ lease of their facilities to others. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill amends Wisconsin statutes to allow technical colleges to lease their facilities specifically for the operation of child care centers, with the approval of the Technical College System Board. Previously, technical colleges were prohibited from leasing their facilities for any school-related purposes post-June 30, 1999, except for renting property not needed for school purposes. This legislation creates an exception to the existing lease restriction, enabling these institutions to support child care services on their premises. The bill applies to leases entered into on its effective date.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Dan Feyen (Republican-20th District), Representative Mark Born (Republican-37th District), Representative Calvin T. Callahan (Republican-35th District), Representative Rick Gundrum (Republican-58th District), Representative Jenna Jacobson (Democrat-50th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Mark Spreitzer (Democrat-15th District), along one other co-sponsor.
Jerry L. O'Connor has co-authored or authored another 11 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
O'Conner graduated from Minnesota Bible College in 1973.
O'Conner, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 60th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Robert Brooks.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB21 | 02/06/2025 | Technical colleges’ lease of their facilities to others. (FE) |
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