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Wisconsin Legislative Analysis

Last updated Feb 01, 2026, 08:15 PM

Your personalized snapshot of what's moving in Wisconsin: key legislation, voting activity, and bills that matter.

Scope

WI Analysis

60-Second Briefing

What you need to know about Wisconsin right now

EducationTaxesElections

Recent Vote

AB38 voted 52-42 in the House

Hot Topics

Education and Taxes legislation seeing the most activity this session

50

Bills Tracked

34

Introduced

3

Passed

0

Enacted

Why This Matters

How Wisconsin legislation affects you

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    Wisconsin's legislature is actively considering 50 bills this session, with key policy areas driving the most activity.

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    Education legislation may affect school funding, curriculum, or higher education costs.

  • 3

    Tax bills could impact your income, property taxes, or business deductions.

  • 4

    Legislative momentum is building: 3 passed at least one chamber. These changes take effect soon.

  • 5

    Residents should stay informed on legislative changes that could affect daily life or business operations.

Wisconsin Quick Guide

Common questions about Wisconsin legislation

Who represents me in Wisconsin?

Tony Evers

Governor

Tony Evers

Josh Kaul

Attorney General

Josh Kaul

How does Wisconsin's legislature work?

Wisconsin's legislature consists of two chambers: the State Senate and the State Assembly/House. Bills must pass both chambers before reaching the Governor's desk. Currently tracking 50 bills in this session.

What are the top issues in Wisconsin right now?

Based on recent legislative activity, the most active topics are: Education, Taxes, Elections. Use the filters below to explore bills by topic.

How do I stay updated on Wisconsin legislation?

This digest is updated regularly as bills progress. Major actions like committee votes, floor votes, and gubernatorial action are captured within hours. Bookmark this page or sign up for alerts to track specific bills.

Wisconsin at a Glance

Current session overview

50

Total Bills

34

Introduced

3

Passed

0

Enacted

Legislative Progress

Bills moving through the process

Introduced
Passed
Enacted

Browse legislation

Recent bills in Wisconsin

50 bills match your filter • Always verify the official text

WI

AB19

Increased penalties for crimes against adults at risk; restraining orders for adults at risk; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an adult at risk; sexual assault of an adult at risk; and providing a penalty.

Last action: Jan 23, 2026

Enrolled

An Act to renumber 940.198 (1) (a) and 971.109 (1) (a); to renumber and amend 939.623 (1); to amend 343.12 (7) (c) 9j., 813.12 (5b), 813.123 (6g), 813.125 (5b), 911.01 (4) (c), 939.623 (title), 939.623 (2) (intro.), 939.623 (3), 940.198 (title), 940.198 (1) (b), 940.198 (2) (a), 940.198 (2) (b), 940.198 (2) (c), 940.198 (3) (a), 940.198 (3) (b), 940.198 (3) (c), 940.198 (4), 971.109 (title), 971.109 (2) (a) and 971.109 (2) (c); and to create 813.12 (1) (ab), 813.125 (1) (am) 2., 939.623 (1) (b), 940.198 (1) (ag), 940.225 (1) (e) and 971.109 (1) (ac) of the statutes; Relating to: increased penalties for crimes against adults at risk; restraining orders for adults at risk; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an adult at risk; sexual assault of an adult at risk; and providing a penalty.

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Sponsors

Rob Kreibich[R] Scott Allen[R] Elijah Behnke[R] Barbara Dittrich[R] Bob Donovan[R] Rick Gundrum[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • Sponsored by Rob Kreibich (Republican)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
WI

AB31

Repair and replacement of implements of husbandry under warranty.

Last action: Jan 22, 2026

Engrossed

An Act to create subchapter XI of chapter 218 [precedes 218.60] of the statutes; Relating to: repair and replacement of implements of husbandry under warranty.

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Sponsors

Paul Tittl[R] Treig Pronschinske[R] Clinton Anderson[D] Elijah Behnke[R] Jill Billings[D] Barbara Dittrich[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • Sponsored by Paul Tittl (Republican)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
WI

AB38

An income tax exemption for cash tips paid to an employee. (FE)

Last action: Jan 15, 2026

Engrossed

An Act to repeal 71.63 (6) (n) 1. and 71.63 (6) (n) 2.; to renumber and amend 71.63 (6) (n) (intro.); to amend 71.05 (6) (b) 19. cm., 71.05 (6) (b) 19. dm., 71.05 (6) (b) 28. e., 71.05 (6) (b) 28. f., 71.05 (6) (b) 32. b., 71.05 (6) (b) 32. c., 71.05 (6) (b) 33. b., 71.05 (6) (b) 33. c., 71.05 (6) (b) 35. c., 71.05 (6) (b) 35. d., 71.05 (6) (b) 38. c., 71.05 (6) (b) 38. d., 71.05 (6) (b) 42. c., 71.05 (6) (b) 42. d. and 71.05 (6) (b) 43. f.; to create 71.05 (1) (j) of the statutes; Relating to: an income tax exemption for cash tips paid to an employee. (FE)

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Sponsors

Ron Tusler[R] Elijah Behnke[R] Chanz Green[R] Rick Gundrum[R] Rob Kreibich[R] Dave Maxey[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • Sponsored by Ron Tusler (Republican)
  • Voted 52-42 in the House
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Jan 15, 2026
Yea52
Nay42
NV: 5 | Abs: 0
WI

AB2

Requiring school boards to adopt policies to prohibit the use of wireless communication devices during instructional time.

Last action: Oct 31, 2025

Passed

An Act to amend 119.04 (1); to create 120.12 (29) of the statutes; Relating to: requiring school boards to adopt policies to prohibit the use of wireless communication devices during instructional time.

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Sponsors

Joel Kitchens[R] Dan Knodl[R] Barbara Dittrich[R] Bob Donovan[R] Chanz Green[R] Brent Jacobson[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Joel Kitchens (Republican)
  • Voted 29-4 in the Senate
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Feb 19, 2025
Yea53
Nay45
NV: 1 | Abs: 0

Senate

Oct 14, 2025
Yea29
Nay4
WI

AB5

Requiring school boards to make textbooks, curricula, and instructional materials available for inspection by school district residents.

Last action: Oct 31, 2025

Vetoed

An Act to amend 118.03 (1) and 118.03 (4); to create 118.03 (1m) and 118.032 of the statutes; Relating to: requiring school boards to make textbooks, curricula, and instructional materials available for inspection by school district residents.

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Sponsors

Barbara Dittrich[R] Dan Knodl[R] Amanda Nedweski[R] Elijah Behnke[R] Scott Allen[R] Lindee Brill[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • Sponsored by Barbara Dittrich (Republican)
  • Voted 18-15 in the Senate
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Feb 19, 2025
Yea54
Nay43
NV: 2 | Abs: 0

Senate

Oct 14, 2025
Yea18
Nay15
WI

AB35

Withdrawal of candidacy for certain offices filled at the general election and providing a penalty. (FE)

Last action: Oct 31, 2025

Passed

An Act to create 8.35 (1m), 12.13 (3) (ag) and 12.60 (1) (am) of the statutes; Relating to: withdrawal of candidacy for certain offices filled at the general election and providing a penalty. (FE)

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Sponsors

David Steffen[R] David Armstrong[R] Lindee Brill[R] Robert Brooks[R] Barbara Dittrich[R] Chanz Green[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by David Steffen (Republican)
  • Voted 18-15 in the Senate
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

Senate

Oct 14, 2025
Yea18
Nay15
WI

AB39

Requiring state employees to perform their work at the offices of their employer.

Last action: Oct 31, 2025

Vetoed

An Act to create 230.35 (6) of the statutes; Relating to: requiring state employees to perform their work at the offices of their employer.

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Sponsors

Amanda Nedweski[R] Scott Allen[R] Elijah Behnke[R] Lindee Brill[R] Barbara Dittrich[R] Chanz Green[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • Sponsored by Amanda Nedweski (Republican)
  • Voted 17-16 in the Senate
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Sep 11, 2025
Yea51
Nay44
NV: 4 | Abs: 0

Senate

Oct 14, 2025
Yea17
Nay16
WI

AB45

Ratification of the Dietitian Licensure Compact. (FE)

Last action: Aug 11, 2025

Passed

An Act to renumber and amend 448.78; to amend 146.81 (1) (em), 146.997 (1) (d) 6., 252.14 (1) (ar) 4m., 253.065 (3), 253.065 (5), 440.03 (9) (a) (intro.), 440.03 (9) (a) 2., 440.03 (13) (b) (intro.), 440.15, 446.01 (1v) (f), 446.02 (6m), 448.70 (1m), 448.72 (6), 448.74 (1), 448.78 (title), 448.80, 448.82, 448.87 (2) (intro.), 448.87 (2) (a), 448.956 (1m) and 450.10 (3) (a) 5m.; to repeal and recreate 632.895 (1) (b) 5. b.; to create 14.833, 440.03 (11m) (c) 2rm., 440.03 (13) (c) 1. gm., 448.70 (1r), 448.70 (1s), 448.78 (1m) (title), 448.78 (1m) (f), 448.78 (2m), (3m) and (4m) and subchapter XIV of chapter 448 [precedes 448.9887] of the statutes; Relating to: ratification of the Dietitian Licensure Compact. (FE)

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Sponsors

Robert Brooks[R] Calvin Callahan[R] Barbara Dittrich[R] Mike Bare[D] Cindi Duchow[R] Rick Gundrum[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • This bill has passed and is moving through the legislative process
  • Sponsored by Robert Brooks (Republican)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
WI

AB17

Creating an employee ownership conversion costs tax credit, a deduction for capital gains from the transfer of a business to employee ownership, and an employee ownership education and outreach program. (FE)

Last action: Jun 24, 2025

Engrossed

An Act to amend 71.05 (6) (a) 15., 71.21 (4) (a), 71.26 (2) (a) 4., 71.34 (1k) (g) and 71.45 (2) (a) 10.; to create 71.05 (6) (b) 57., 71.07 (12), 71.10 (4) (em), 71.26 (2) (a) 13., 71.28 (12), 71.30 (3) (am), 71.45 (2) (a) 25., 71.47 (12), 71.49 (1) (am), 73.03 (78) and 73.03 (79) of the statutes; Relating to: creating an employee ownership conversion costs tax credit, a deduction for capital gains from the transfer of a business to employee ownership, and an employee ownership education and outreach program. (FE)

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Sponsors

Shae Sortwell[R] Benjamin Franklin[R] Dean Kaufert[R] Darrin Madison[D] Clinton Anderson[D] Ryan Clancy[D]+2 more

Key Points

  • Sponsored by Shae Sortwell (Republican)
  • Voted 96-0 in the House
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

Jun 24, 2025
Yea96
Nay0
NV: 3 | Abs: 0
WI

AB23

Establishment of a Palliative Care Council. (FE)

Last action: May 13, 2025

Engrossed

An Act to create 15.197 (22m) and 146.695 of the statutes; Relating to: establishment of a Palliative Care Council. (FE)

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Sponsors

Patrick Snyder[R] John Spiros[R] Mike Bare[D] Barbara Dittrich[R] Tara Johnson[D] Rob Kreibich[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • Sponsored by Patrick Snyder (Republican)
  • Voted 96-1 in the House
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Voting Record

House

May 13, 2025
Yea96
Nay1
NV: 2 | Abs: 0

Sources & neutrality

Sources used

  • LegiScan (bill metadata, roll calls, links)
  • NGA (governor roster)
  • NAAG (attorney general roster)
  • NASS (chief election official roster)
  • Open States (legislator roster)

Disclaimer

We summarize for clarity. Always check the official text before acting, and verify dates/status directly on the state site.