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Yes: 120 • No: 12
WisconsinAB4432025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature (Biennial Session)House
An Act to amend 814.65 (1) of the statutes; Relating to: increasing the maximum fee for court costs collectible in a municipal court action. (FE)
Sponsored By: Scott Allen (Republican), David Armstrong (Republican), Brent Jacobson (Republican), Lindee Brill (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Joy Goeben (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Dean Kaufert (Republican), Joel Kitchens (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), David Murphy (Republican), Jeffrey Mursau (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), David Steffen (Republican)
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Court -- FeeCourt -- Municipal
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Higher municipal court fees in Wisconsin
The law raises the cap on municipal court costs from $38 to $48 per separate matter. Courts must still charge at least $15. The fee applies whether you default, plead guilty or no contest, get a warrant or summons, or go to trial. No fee is charged for financial responsibility violations under s. 344.62(2), or for ordinances matching s. 343.51(1m)(b) or s. 347.48(2m). From each fee, the municipal treasurer pays $5 monthly to the state general fund and keeps the rest for the city or town.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Scott Allen
Republican • House
David Armstrong
Republican • House
Brent Jacobson
Republican • House
Lindee Brill
Republican • House
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Joy Goeben
Republican • House
Rick Gundrum
Republican • House
Dean Kaufert
Republican • House
Joel Kitchens
Republican • House
Dave Maxey
Republican • House
David Murphy
Republican • House
Jeffrey Mursau
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
Jim Piwowarczyk
Republican • House
David Steffen
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim
Democratic • Senate
Jesse James
Republican • Senate
Van Wanggaard
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/11/2026
Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 32, Noes 1
Yes: 32 • No: 1
House vote • 1/13/2026
Read a third time and passed, Ayes 88, Noes 11
Yes: 88 • No: 11
Actions Timeline
Published 3-21-2026
3/20/2026HouseReport approved by the Governor on 3-20-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 113
3/20/2026HousePresented to the Governor on 3-18-2026
3/18/2026HouseReport correctly enrolled on 2-12-2026
2/13/2026HouseReceived from Senate concurred in
2/12/2026HouseOrdered immediately messaged
2/11/2026SenateRead a third time and concurred in, Ayes 32, Noes 1
2/11/2026SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
2/11/2026SenateOrdered to a third reading
2/11/2026SenateRead a second time
2/11/2026SenatePlaced on calendar 2-11-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
2/9/2026SenateFiscal estimate received
2/9/2026SenateAvailable for scheduling
2/2/2026SenateReport concurrence recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 8, Noes 0
2/2/2026SenateExecutive action taken
2/2/2026SenatePublic hearing held
1/28/2026SenateSenator James added as a cosponsor
1/28/2026SenateRead first time and referred to committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
1/14/2026SenateReceived from Assembly
1/14/2026SenateOrdered immediately messaged
1/13/2026HouseRead a third time and passed, Ayes 88, Noes 11
1/13/2026HouseRules suspended
1/13/2026HouseOrdered to a third reading
1/13/2026HouseAssembly Amendment 1 adopted
1/13/2026HouseWithdrawn from joint committee on Finance and taken up
1/13/2026House
Bill Text
Assembly Amendment 1
1/13/2026
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