Tony Kurtz, Wisconsin State Representative of 41st District | Official Website
Tony Kurtz, Wisconsin State Representative of 41st District | Official Website
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "the electronic vaping device directory and electronic nicotine devices. (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 the statutes to specify the definition of "electronic vaping device," clarifying it as a device that delivers an aerosolized or vaporized liquid containing nicotine via a heating element. This includes devices like e-cigarettes, e-cigars, vape pens, and e-hookahs, as well as any components or accessories associated with them. The definition specifies that nicotine can come from any source and includes the liquid used in these devices whether sold independently or with the device. However, the definition excludes batteries or battery chargers when sold separately and also excludes items authorized for sale by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Patrick Testin (Republican-24th District) and Representative Jerry L. O'Connor (Republican-60th District).
Tony Kurtz has authored or co-authored another 17 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Kurtz graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1989 with a BS.
Kurtz, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 41st Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Alex Dallman.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB234 | 05/02/2025 | The electronic vaping device directory and electronic nicotine devices. (FE) |
| AB199 | 04/15/2025 | Reimbursement of emergency services under the Medical Assistance program when a patient is not transported, reporting on changes to the scope of practice of emergency medical responders and emergency medical services practitioners, and eligibility for the expenditure restraint incentive program. (FE) |
| AB198 | 04/15/2025 | Emergency medical services education, tuition and materials reimbursement for emergency medical responders and emergency medical services practitioners, and a live 911 pilot program. (FE) |
| AB197 | 04/15/2025 | A levy limit exemption for regional emergency medical systems and eligibility for the expenditure restraint incentive program. (FE) |
| AB155 | 04/02/2025 | Designating the Tom Diehl Memorial Highway. (FE) |
| AB137 | 03/13/2025 | Maximum life and allocation period for Tax Incremental District Number 9 in the village of DeForest and the total value of taxable property that may be included in tax incremental financing districts created in the village of DeForest. (FE) |
| AB22 | 02/06/2025 | Limitations on the total value of taxable property that may be included in, and the lifespan of, a tax incremental financing district created in the city of Middleton. (FE) |
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