Melissa Ratcliff

Senator, SD-016 District

Wisconsin State Senate, Democratic, Wisconsin

Latest 50 votes · 50 records

Voted NO on “an income tax subtraction for qualified tips and for qualified overtime compensation; state aid for school...” (AB 1)Official title: An income tax subtraction for qualified tips and for qualified overtime compensation; state aid for school districts; surplus refund payments; increasing funding for special education and school age parents programs; state aid to technical colleges and the technical college district revenue limit; and making an appropriation. (FE)May 13, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Name, image, and likeness rights for University of Wisconsin System student athletes; maintenance costs...” (AB 1034)Official title: Name, image, and likeness rights for University of Wisconsin System student athletes; maintenance costs for University of Wisconsin–Madison intercollegiate athletic facilities; and making an appropriation. (FE)Mar 17, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on A measure “requiring the Department of Health Services to seek any necessary waiver to prohibit the purchase of candy...” (AB 180)Official title: Requiring the Department of Health Services to seek any necessary waiver to prohibit the purchase of candy or soft drinks with FoodShare benefits. (FE)Mar 17, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Vacancies in appointive state offices” (AB 248)Official title: Vacancies in appointive state offices.Mar 17, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “sale of property under Department of Natural Resources jurisdiction to prevent the spread of avian flu” (AB 1032)Official title: The sale of property under Department of Natural Resources jurisdiction to prevent the spread of avian flu.Mar 17, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Vacancies in appointive state offices” (AB 248)Official title: Vacancies in appointive state offices.Mar 17, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Parental access to health records of minors” (SB 799)Official title: Parental access to health records of minors.Mar 17, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Parental access to health records of minors” (SB 799)Official title: Parental access to health records of minors.Mar 17, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Parental access to health records of minors” (SB 799)Official title: Parental access to health records of minors.Mar 17, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Parental access to health records of minors” (SB 799)Official title: Parental access to health records of minors.Mar 17, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on A measure “requiring information relating to the food stamp program to be compiled and provided to the U.S. Department...” (AB 1027)Official title: Requiring information relating to the food stamp program to be compiled and provided to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (FE)Mar 17, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Compliance with the federal Help America Vote Act, voter registration data sharing agreements, removing...” (AB 595)Official title: Compliance with the federal Help America Vote Act, voter registration data sharing agreements, removing ineligible voters from the official voter registration list, and fees for obtaining the official voter registration list. (FE)Mar 17, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Pupil eligibility for parental choice programs based upon participation by a sibling or a dependent child...” (AB 460)Official title: Pupil eligibility for parental choice programs based upon participation by a sibling or a dependent child of the pupil's parent or guardian. (FE)Mar 17, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Required ratio of journeyworkers to apprentices in apprenticeship programs and contracts” (AB 241)Official title: Required ratio of journeyworkers to apprentices in apprenticeship programs and contracts.Mar 17, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an income tax subtraction for certain overtime compensation. (FE)” (AB 461)Official title: An income tax subtraction for certain overtime compensation. (FE)Mar 17, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an income tax subtraction for certain overtime compensation. (FE)” (AB 461)Official title: An income tax subtraction for certain overtime compensation. (FE)Mar 17, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an income tax subtraction for certain overtime compensation. (FE)” (AB 461)Official title: An income tax subtraction for certain overtime compensation. (FE)Mar 17, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Video monitoring or recording in residential care centers for children and youth, group homes, and shelter...” (SB 485)Official title: Video monitoring or recording in residential care centers for children and youth, group homes, and shelter care facilities.Mar 17, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Excluding certain event or sports wagers from the definition of 'bet'” (AB 601)Official title: Excluding certain event or sports wagers from the definition of “bet”.Mar 17, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an income tax subtraction for certain overtime compensation. (FE)” (AB 461)Official title: An income tax subtraction for certain overtime compensation. (FE)Mar 17, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Consent to admissions to certain health care facilities by patient representatives without requiring...” (AB 598)Official title: Consent to admissions to certain health care facilities by patient representatives without requiring a petition for guardianship or protective placement. (FE)Mar 17, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Correction bill for 2025 Wisconsin Act 15 and making an appropriation” (AB 387)Official title: Correction bill for 2025 Wisconsin Act 15 and making an appropriation.Mar 17, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Required approvals of rezoning requests related to residential development, contents of and consistency...” (AB 453)Official title: Required approvals of rezoning requests related to residential development, contents of and consistency of local ordinances with local comprehensive plans, certain tax incremental district project costs related to residential development, and tax incremental district lifespan extension. (FE)Feb 18, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Parental access to health records of minors” (SB 799)Official title: Parental access to health records of minors.Feb 18, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Parental access to health records of minors” (SB 799)Official title: Parental access to health records of minors.Feb 18, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Parental access to health records of minors” (SB 799)Official title: Parental access to health records of minors.Feb 18, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Parental access to health records of minors” (SB 799)Official title: Parental access to health records of minors.Feb 18, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “employment eligibility verification program and granting rule-making authority. (FE)” (SB 287)Official title: The employment eligibility verification program and granting rule-making authority. (FE)Feb 18, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Manufactured home sales and certificates of title and modifying administrative rules of the Department...” (AB 549)Official title: Manufactured home sales and certificates of title and modifying administrative rules of the Department of Safety and Professional Services related to manufactured home purchase contracts. (FE)Feb 18, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Imposing certain prohibitions on foreign influence at University of Wisconsin System institutions. (FE)” (AB 663)Official title: Imposing certain prohibitions on foreign influence at University of Wisconsin System institutions. (FE)Feb 18, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Penalty enhancer for crimes committed by a person acting as an agent of a foreign government or terrorist...” (AB 672)Official title: Penalty enhancer for crimes committed by a person acting as an agent of a foreign government or terrorist organization with the intent to silence or punish persons for their political view, criminalizing the enforcement of foreign laws without federal or state approval, and providing a penalty. (FE)Feb 18, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Banning the use of genetic software from foreign adversaries in medical and research facilities...” (AB 673)Official title: Banning the use of genetic software from foreign adversaries in medical and research facilities, the storage of any human genome sequencing data within the borders of a foreign adversary, and providing a penalty. (FE)Feb 18, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on A measure “prohibiting knowingly covering organ transplantation and related care under health insurance policies...” (AB 674)Official title: Prohibiting knowingly covering organ transplantation and related care under health insurance policies and the Medical Assistance program if the organ is transplanted in or originates from a country known to have participated in forced organ harvesting. (FE)Feb 18, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Environmental review prerequisites for certain major highway project actions” (SB 825)Official title: Environmental review prerequisites for certain major highway project actions.Feb 18, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on “an income and franchise tax exemption for broadband expansion grants and for federal high-cost program...” (SB 176)Official title: An income and franchise tax exemption for broadband expansion grants and for federal high-cost program funding for broadband expansion. (FE)Feb 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Requirements for children born alive following abortion or attempted abortion and providing a penalty” (SB 384)Official title: Requirements for children born alive following abortion or attempted abortion and providing a penalty.Feb 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “a teacher’s authority to manage the teacher’s class, parental notification of disruptive or violent...” (AB 614)Official title: A teacher’s authority to manage the teacher’s class, parental notification of disruptive or violent behavior at school, and a school district’s code of conduct. (FE)Feb 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on A measure “prohibiting gender transition medical intervention for individuals under 18 years of age” (AB 104)Official title: Prohibiting gender transition medical intervention for individuals under 18 years of age.Feb 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Residency requirements for persons circulating nomination papers or recall petitions” (AB 223)Official title: Residency requirements for persons circulating nomination papers or recall petitions.Feb 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Statements of scope for administrative rules. (FE)” (SB 275)Official title: Statements of scope for administrative rules. (FE)Feb 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “School board policies related to changing a pupil’s legal name and pronouns” (AB 103)Official title: School board policies related to changing a pupil’s legal name and pronouns.Feb 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on A measure “designating University of Wisconsin and technical college sports and athletic teams based on the sex...” (AB 102)Official title: Designating University of Wisconsin and technical college sports and athletic teams based on the sex of the participants.Feb 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on A measure “designating athletic sports and teams operated or sponsored by public schools or private schools...” (AB 100)Official title: Designating athletic sports and teams operated or sponsored by public schools or private schools participating in a parental choice program based on the sex of the participants.Feb 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “expiration of administrative rules. (FE)” (SB 277)Official title: The expiration of administrative rules. (FE)Feb 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Discrimination based on arrest record under the fair employment law” (SB 431)Official title: Discrimination based on arrest record under the fair employment law.Feb 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Challenges to the validity of administrative rules and making an appropriation. (FE)” (SB 276)Official title: Challenges to the validity of administrative rules and making an appropriation. (FE)Feb 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Requirements for proposed administrative rules that impose any costs” (SB 289)Official title: Requirements for proposed administrative rules that impose any costs.Feb 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “a teacher’s authority to manage the teacher’s class, parental notification of disruptive or violent...” (AB 614)Official title: A teacher’s authority to manage the teacher’s class, parental notification of disruptive or violent behavior at school, and a school district’s code of conduct. (FE)Feb 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Residency requirements for persons circulating nomination papers or recall petitions” (AB 223)Official title: Residency requirements for persons circulating nomination papers or recall petitions.Feb 11, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on A measure “establishing a statewide wolf population goal” (SB 665)Official title: Establishing a statewide wolf population goal.Feb 11, 2026, 1 record