Rep. Andraca authors Wisconsin Assembly bill to join driver license compact

Deborah Andraca, Wisconsin State Representative of 23rd District | Official Website

By H. K. Jimenez

Feb 25, 2025

The new bill authored by State Rep. Deb Andraca seeks to standardize driver licensing and violation reporting across states through Wisconsin's participation in the Driver License Compact, according to the Wisconsin State Assembly.

According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "ratification of the Driver License Compact. (FE)".

The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.

In essence, the bill establishes Wisconsin's participation in the Driver License Compact (DLC), a multistate agreement to standardize the treatment and exchange of driver licensing and conviction information. Under the DLC, states recognize licensing violations and administrative actions, such as suspensions or revocations, committed in other member states. The DLC requires reporting of violations, like DUI or manslaughter from motor vehicle incidents, to the licensee's home state, which then imposes appropriate measures as if the violation occurred within its jurisdiction. This legislation also sets guidelines for issuing new licenses, ensuring no applicant with a suspended or revoked license from another state receives a new license before they are eligible. The compact will be effective once enacted into law by joining states.

The bill was co-authored by Senator André Jacque (Republican-1st District), Representative Clinton M. Anderson (Democrat-45th District), Representative Mike Bare (Democrat-80th District), Representative Elijah R. Behnke (Republican-6th District), Representative Barbara Dittrich (Republican-99th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Tim Carpenter (Democrat-3rd District), Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democrat-18th District), and Senator Chris Larson (Democrat-7th District), along 15 other co-sponsors.

Deb Andraca has co-authored another eight bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.

Andraca graduated from Syracuse University in 1992 with a BA.

Andraca, a Democrat, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2021 to represent the state's 23rd Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Jim Ott.

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.

Bills Introduced by Deb Andraca in Wisconsin Assembly During 2025 Regular Session