This week in the capitol begins the second week of a three-week legislative session. Here are some bills to watch for—

Senate Bill 484, often referred to as BadgerCare Plus Basic, is scheduled in the State Senate on Tuesday, February 23. BadgerCare Plus Basic is health insurance for the 21,000 people on the Badger Care Plus Core plan waiting list due to the enrollment cap the Department of Health Services implemented in the fall of 2009. BadgerCare Plus Basic is intended to be funded entirely by premiums paid by enrollees. Here is a link to the bill.

Assembly Bill 35, relating to the use of a racebased name, nickname, logo, or mascot by the school district and the ability of a school district resident to file a complaint with the State Superintendent. This bill is also known as the Native American school mascot bill. It is estimated that about 40 Wisconsin schools still have race-based mascots or logos. Here is a link to the bill.

You watch both houses in session at www.wiseye.com.