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WisconsinSB452025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature (Biennial Session)SenateWALLET
An Act; Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
Sponsored By: Committee on Finance
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
10 provisions identified: 7 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Faster rulings on state contract claims
For claims tied to DOT infrastructure contracts or contracts with the Department of Administration or UW Regents under s. 16.855, the claims board must decide within six months of referral. This speeds dispute resolution for contractors and suppliers.
Grants tied to tribal governments
Each year, the state gives equal grants to every county that hosts a federally recognized tribal headquarters. The state also provides up to $60,000 each year to the Oneida Nation to run intergovernmental training open to all tribal governments.
State film office and audits
The law creates a film office in the Department of Tourism. The Secretary of Tourism appoints the director. Starting in 2027, the Legislative Audit Bureau reviews the program that accredits productions every two years under the tax rules named in the law.
State grant for MCW eye institute
The state authorizes up to $10 million to help build and equip a new eye institute in Wauwatosa. Before any state money is committed, the Medical College of Wisconsin must secure at least $31,599,000 from nonstate sources. If the facility is not used as an eye institute, the state keeps an ownership interest equal to its grant.
Grants for statewide public projects
The state funds construction by nonstate groups that serve a statewide public purpose. A city, village, or town must apply for the group. Applicants must show at least 50% of total project cost from nonstate money before review. Total grants across the program cannot exceed $50 million. The Department of Administration reviews and approves plans but does not hire contractors. If the space later is not used for the statewide purpose, the state keeps an ownership stake equal to its grant.
Annual audits of UW finances
The Legislative Audit Bureau now audits the University of Wisconsin System every year. Each audit reviews UW’s finances and checks compliance with s. 36.11(3)(b). Audit reports are filed with the officials named in the law.
More money to transportation fund
On December 30, 2025, and every December 30 after, $2.4512 million moves from the local government fund to the transportation fund. Starting June 30, 2026, the state also transfers each year up to $6 million of certain lapsed general fund money to the transportation fund.
Higher threshold for design contracts
The cost level that triggers the qualifications‑based selection for architects and engineers rises from $7.4 million to $15 million. The new $15 million threshold starts July 1, 2025 (FY 2025–26). Fewer mid‑size projects need that selection process.
Matched endowment grants for WisconsinEye
The state can make one or more grants to WisconsinEye to start an endowment if the finance committee approves. Payments require a dollar‑for‑dollar nonstate match, up to $10 million. WisconsinEye must raise the matching money before the state pays, and no later than June 1, 2025.
DWD runs workers’ comp fee schedule
The Department of Workforce Development now handles the workers’ compensation fee schedule tasks listed in s. 102.423(3)(am). This changes who administers the fee schedule for medical billing in workers’ comp cases.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Committee on Finance
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Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 7/2/2025
Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Substitute Amendment 2 rejected, Ayes 18, Noes 15
Yes: 18 • No: 15
Senate vote • 7/2/2025
Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Substitute Amendment 2 rejected, Ayes 18, Noes 15
Yes: 18 • No: 15
Senate vote • 7/2/2025
Senate Amendment 3 to Senate Substitute Amendment 2 rejected, Ayes 18, Noes 15
Yes: 18 • No: 15
Senate vote • 7/2/2025
Senate Amendment 4 to Senate Substitute Amendment 2 rejected, Ayes 18, Noes 15
Yes: 18 • No: 15
Senate vote • 7/2/2025
Senate Amendment 5 to Senate Substitute Amendment 2 rejected, Ayes 18, Noes 15
Yes: 18 • No: 15
Senate vote • 7/2/2025
Senate Amendment 6 to Senate Substitute Amendment 2 rejected, Ayes 18, Noes 15
Yes: 18 • No: 15
Senate vote • 7/2/2025
Senate Amendment 7 to Senate Substitute Amendment 2 rejected, Ayes 18, Noes 15
Yes: 18 • No: 15
Senate vote • 7/2/2025
Senate Amendment 8 to Senate Substitute Amendment 2 rejected, Ayes 18, Noes 15
Yes: 18 • No: 15
Senate vote • 7/2/2025
Senate Amendment 9 to Senate Substitute Amendment 2 rejected, Ayes 18, Noes 15
Yes: 18 • No: 15
Senate vote • 7/2/2025
Senate Amendment 10 to Senate Substitute Amendment 2 rejected, Ayes 17, Noes 16
Yes: 17 • No: 16
Senate vote • 7/2/2025
Senate Amendment 11 to Senate Substitute Amendment 2 rejected, Ayes 18, Noes 15
Yes: 18 • No: 15
Senate vote • 7/2/2025
Senate Amendment 12 to Senate Substitute Amendment 2 rejected, Ayes 18, Noes 15
Yes: 18 • No: 15
Senate vote • 7/2/2025
Senate Amendment 13 to Senate Substitute Amendment 2 laid on table, Ayes 18, Noes 15
Yes: 18 • No: 15
Senate vote • 7/2/2025
Senate Amendment 26 to Senate Substitute Amendment 2 adopted, Ayes 20, Noes 13
Yes: 20 • No: 13
Senate vote • 7/2/2025
Senate Substitute Amendment 2 adopted, Ayes 19, Noes 14
Yes: 19 • No: 14
Senate vote • 7/2/2025
Move to call the question, Ayes 22, Noes 11
Yes: 22 • No: 11
Senate vote • 7/2/2025
Passed, Ayes 19, Noes 14
Yes: 19 • No: 14
House vote • 7/2/2025
Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 59, Noes 39
Yes: 59 • No: 39
Actions Timeline
Placed on calendar 5-12-2026 pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (2)(a)
5/12/2026SenateLRB correction (Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Substitute Amendment 2)
7/17/2025SenatePublished 7-3-2025
7/3/2025SenateReport approved by the Governor with partial veto on 7-3-2025. 2025 Wisconsin Act 15
7/3/2025SenatePresented to the Governor on 7-3-2025
7/3/2025SenateReport correctly enrolled
7/3/2025SenateLRB correction (Senate Substitute Amendment 2)
7/3/2025SenateLRB correction (Senate Amendment 26 to Senate Substitute Amendment 2)
7/3/2025SenateReceived from Assembly concurred in
7/3/2025SenateOrdered immediately messaged
7/2/2025HouseRead a third time and concurred in, Ayes 59, Noes 39
7/2/2025HouseRules suspended
7/2/2025HouseOrdered to a third reading
7/2/2025HouseRead a second time
7/2/2025HouseRules suspended to withdraw from Senate message and take up
7/2/2025HouseRead
7/2/2025HouseReceived from Senate
7/2/2025HouseOrdered immediately messaged
7/2/2025SenatePassed, Ayes 19, Noes 14
7/2/2025SenateMove to call the question, Ayes 22, Noes 11
7/2/2025SenateRead a third time
7/2/2025SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
7/2/2025SenateOrdered to a third reading
7/2/2025SenateSenate Substitute Amendment 2 adopted, Ayes 19, Noes 14
7/2/2025SenateSenate Amendment 26 to Senate Substitute Amendment 2 adopted, Ayes 20, Noes 13
7/2/2025Senate
Bill Text
Senate Amendment 26
7/2/2025
Senate Substitute Amendment 2
7/1/2025
Bill Text
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