Tom Tiffany in WI legislative records

On Abortion: Ban abortion except for life of mother after 20 weeks

Analysis by Politico.com (7/20/15)Abortion after 20 weeks is now illegal in Wisconsin--with no exceptions for rape or incest. The legislation makes performing an abortion a felony punishable by up to three and a half years in prison and $10,000 in fines. The only way abortions after 20 weeks are allowed is if the mother is likely to die or be severely injured. Anti-abortion activists have coalesced around 20 weeks because, they say, that's when fetuses begin to feel pain.

Legislative Outcome:Passed Senate 19-14-0 on Jun/9/15; State Sen. Tom Tiffany voted YES; Passed Assembly 61-34-2 on Jul/8/15; Signed by Governor Scott Walker on Jul/20/15.

On Abortion: Tell patients that medication abortions can be reversed

Summary by Rewire News Group:AB 180 would require certain information regarding induced abortions, and an abortion-inducing drug regimen to be provided to a pregnant person seeking a medication abortion. The bill would require physicians to inform their patients that it might be possible to reverse the effects of a medication abortion.

Veto Message: I am vetoing this bill in its entirety because I object to the political interference between patients and their healthcare providers, especially this bill's requirement that physicians inform their patients of a medical alternative that is not evidence-based. Politicians should not require medical providers to inform patients of inaccurate and misleading information.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Assembly 62-35-2 on 5/15/19; Passed Senate 19-13-1 on 6/5/19; Sen. Tiffany co-sponsored and voted YES; Vetoed by Gov. Evers on 6/21/19.

On Government Reform: Reduce power of next attorney-general after losing election

Analysis by The Capital Times: This is the most controversial bill in the bunch altering the authority of the Department of Justice by stripping some powers from the office of the attorney general. One key change would allow legislators to hire their own attorneys at taxpayer expense if sued in their official capacity. That measure is something Republicans wanted so they could be represented by Republican-leaning private attorneys rather than a Democratic attorney general.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 17-16-0 on Dec/4/18; State Sen. Tom Tiffany voted YES; Passed Assembly 57-26-12 on Dec/4/18; Signed by Governor Scott Walker on Dec/14/18

On Gun Control: Eliminate 48 hour waiting period for gun purchases

Summary by Pioneer Press (6/9/15) Wisconsin Republicans moved [toward] eliminating the state's decades-old 48-hour waiting period for handgun purchases, pushing a bill that would wipe out the statutes. Minority Democrats railed against the bill, warning it would enable people caught up in fits of rage or depression to obtain weapons quickly and kill people. Republicans countered that the waiting period inconveniences law-abiding citizens, background checks can now be completed in hours and women could get guns faster to protect themselves and their families from abusers.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 19-13-1 on Apr/21/15; State Senator Tom Tiffany voted YES; Assembly Passed without a roll call on Jun/9/15; several Democrats requested unanimous consent to record their No votes; Signed by Governor Scott Walker on Jun/24/15.

On Health Care: Allow discrimination by providers in direct care agreements

Summary by Wisconsin Examiner: AB 26 facilitates allowing a patient (or their representative) to have a contract for primary-care services by that provider and have it be exempt from insurance law. The amendment, which was adopted along strict party lines, eliminated the prohibition of discrimination on the basis of citizenship status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, national origin and sexual orientation.

Veto Message: I object to allowing a health care provider to choose not to enter into a direct primary care agreement with a patient based on the patient's genetics, national origin, gender identity, citizenship status, or whether the patient is LGBTQ. I believe that all individuals should be treated equally.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Assembly 61-36-2 on Jan/21/20; Passed Senate 20-13-0 on Feb/20/20; Sen. Tiffany co-sponsored and voted YES; ; Vetoed by Gov. Evers on Feb/8/20.

On Tax Reform: Allow pass-through companies option to reduce tax burden

Analysis by The Capital Times: This bill primarily deals with transportation issues and state highway funding. It also includes provisions that benefit certain companies, including partnerships and limited liability corporations, by effectively allowing them to reduce their tax burdens by choosing how they are taxed under state law.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 18-15-0 on Dec/4/18; State Sen. Tom Tiffany voted YES; Passed Assembly 58-26-15 on Dec/4/18; Signed by Governor Scott Walker on Dec/14/18

On Welfare & Poverty: Work requirement for adults under 50 receiving Medicaid

The Capital Times analysis 12/5/18:This bill deals with Medicaid waivers and fortifies a requirement that those who receive Medicaid benefits also hold a job. Trump's administration approved the work requirement, but Gov.-elect Tony Evers said he is considering ending the policy. Dozens of healthcare organizations and insurers opposed the plan, arguing that it could result in diminished access to healthcare for some.

A.P. update 1/29/20: Gov. Evers tried to block the work requirement, but the Republican-controlled Legislature kept it. Evers' administration has said it would implement it, but delayed from until April 2020.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Assembly 60-31-8 on 12/4/18; Passed Senate 18-15-0 on 12/4; State Sen. Tiffany voted YES; Signed by Gov. Walker on 12/14