The freedom to gather in places of worship during a state of emergency (second consideration).
In plain English Allows people to gather in places of worship during a state of emergency.
Official synopsis: To amend section 18 of article I of the constitution; Relating to: the freedom to gather in places of worship during a state of emergency (second consideration).
Became lawPublished 5-26-2026. Enrolled Joint Resolution 10 · 2026-05-26
Admission of students to technical college programs.
An Act to renumber and amend 38.22 (5); to create 38.22 (5) (b) of the statutes; Relating to: admission of students to technical college programs.
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
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)
In plain English Requires schools to notify parents of disruptive or violent student behavior and clarifies teacher authority to manage classrooms.
Official synopsis: An Act to renumber and amend 118.164 (1) and 118.21 (1); to amend 118.164 (2), 118.164 (3) (a) (intro.), 118.164 (3) (a) 4. and 120.13 (1) (a) (intro.) and 1.; to repeal and recreate 118.164 (title); to create 118.164 (1) (title), 118.164 (1) (a), (b),…
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
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)
In plain English Changes voter registration procedures to comply with federal voting law, including data sharing agreements, removal of ineligible voters, and fees for voter registration list access.
Official synopsis: An Act to repeal 6.36 (6); to amend 5.056, 5.061 (3), 6.275 (1) (f), 6.32 (4), 6.33 (4), 6.33 (5) (a) 1., 6.36 (1) (d), 6.36 (1) (e), 6.47 (6), 6.47 (7) (b), 6.48 (1) (d), 6.48 (2) (b), 6.50 (2), 6.50 (2g), 6.50 (2r)…
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Allowing individuals who hold a substitute teaching permit to substitute teach at private schools participating in a parental choice program.
An Act to amend 118.60 (2) (a) 6. a. and 119.23 (2) (a) 6. a.; to create 118.60 (2) (a) 6. e. and 119.23 (2) (a) 6. d. of the statutes; Relating to: allowing individuals who hold a substitute teaching permit to substitute teach at…
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Online credit card contributions and providing a penalty.
An Act to create 11.0103 (6) of the statutes; Relating to: online credit card contributions and providing a penalty.
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Local grant writing and compliance assistance. (FE)
An Act to create 73.03 (78) of the statutes; Relating to: local grant writing and compliance assistance. (FE)
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Delivery network couriers and transportation network drivers, Department of Financial Institutions’ approval to offer portable benefit accounts, providing for insurance coverage, modifying administrative rules related to accident and sickness insurance, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
In plain English Allows delivery and transportation network drivers to access portable benefit accounts and modifies insurance coverage rules for these workers.
Official synopsis: An Act to amend 71.63 (2), 102.07 (8) (a) and 108.02 (12) (a); to create 71.05 (6) (a) 30., 71.05 (6) (b) 57., 71.83 (1) (f), 102.01 (2) (ae), 102.01 (2) (an), 102.01 (2) (ann), 102.01 (2) (anp), 102.01 (2) (ant), 102.01 (2) (dc), 102.01…
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Required ratio of journeyworkers to apprentices in apprenticeship programs and contracts.
In plain English Requires a specific ratio of experienced workers to apprentices in apprenticeship programs and contracts.
Official synopsis: An Act to amend 106.015 (1) of the statutes; Relating to: required ratio of journeyworkers to apprentices in apprenticeship programs and contracts.
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Exempting tobacco bars from the public smoking ban.
An Act to create 101.123 (3) (n) of the statutes; Relating to: exempting tobacco bars from the public smoking ban.
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Voidable provisions in residential rental agreements and the application of the Wisconsin Consumer Act to leases. (FE)
An Act to amend 704.44 (intro.), 704.44 (1m) (intro.), 704.44 (9) and 704.44 (10); to create 421.103 (5) and 704.445 of the statutes; Relating to: voidable provisions in residential rental agreements and the application of the Wisconsin Consumer Act to leases. (FE)
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Various changes to the unemployment insurance law and requiring approval by the Joint Committee on Finance of certain federally authorized unemployment benefits. (FE)
An Act to renumber and amend 108.04 (2) (a) 4. and 108.04 (5) (e); to amend 16.54 (2) (a) 1., 108.04 (5) (b), 108.04 (15) (a) 1. and 108.14 (20); to create 16.54 (14), 108.04 (2) (a) 4. c., 108.04 (5) (e) (intro.), 108.04 (5)…
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Workforce metrics. (FE)
An Act to renumber and amend 106.11; to amend 106.11 (title) and 109.07 (1m) (a); to create 106.11 (1) (title) and (2) of the statutes; Relating to: workforce metrics. (FE)
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Requests for information from employers about unemployment insurance claims.
An Act to amend 108.09 (1) of the statutes; Relating to: requests for information from employers about unemployment insurance claims.
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
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.
In plain English Requires public schools and private schools in parental choice programs to designate athletic teams based on participants' sex.
Official synopsis: An Act to amend 118.13 (1); to create 118.132 of the statutes; Relating to: 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.
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
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