Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWisconsinIntroduced
SB 717: Relating to: Veterans Benefits Education Week.
Dianne Hesselbein
SB 717 status: Introduced — Senator Keyeski added as a coauthor (updated Jun 1, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 10/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill creates a designated 'Veterans Benefits Education Week' to help veterans learn about earned benefits.
Who is affected
Wisconsin veterans and those involved in veteran outreach services.
Requirements and enforcement
The source does not specify concrete mandates for departments or agencies beyond the establishment of the commemorative week.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Not stated in the available source.
Potential benefits
Potential for improved awareness and uptake of earned benefits by the veteran population.
Risks and tradeoffs
The measure is primarily symbolic and may not include the necessary outreach funding or resources to have a material, long-term impact on veteran welfare.
What is still unknown
Whether state agencies will be required to provide specific resources or programming during this week remains unclear.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Increases awareness of available benefits for veterans
- Provides a dedicated timeframe for service outreach
- Supports veterans in navigating bureaucratic benefit systems
Risks
- Effectiveness is limited to informational awareness
- Relies heavily on voluntary participation
- Lacks mandate for specific fiscal resource allocation
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The scope of impact is limited by the purely informational nature of the bill
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary only; full text is unavailable
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