WisconsinAJR1332025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature (Biennial Session)House

To create section 35 of article IV of the constitution; Relating to: legislative suspension of rules promulgated by state agencies (first consideration).

Sponsored By: Scott Allen (Republican), Brent Jacobson (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Calvin Callahan (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Cindi Duchow (Republican), Joy Goeben (Republican), Chanz Green (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Nate Gustafson (Republican), Karen Hurd (Republican), Dean Kaufert (Republican), Daniel Knodl (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), Clint Moses (Republican), David Murphy (Republican), Adam Neylon (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), William Penterman (Republican), Kevin Petersen (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Jessie Rodriguez (Republican), Shae Sortwell (Republican), John Spiros (Republican), Duke Tucker (Republican), Ron Tusler (Republican), Nancy VanderMeer (Republican), Chuck Wichgers (Republican), Robert Wittke (Republican)

Adopted

Asm Joint Resolution 133Administrative rulesConstitutional amendments -- First consideration

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Legislature can freeze state agency rules

The Wisconsin Legislature can stop a state agency rule by passing a joint resolution. It needs a majority of all elected members in each house. The suspension can cover part or all of a rule and can last for a set time or forever. While suspended, the rule has no force or effect. The governor does not need to approve the suspension. What counts as a “rule” is set by state law. This can lower some compliance costs but can also pause protections or services tied to those rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Scott Allen

    Republican • House

  • Brent Jacobson

    Republican • House

  • Elijah Behnke

    Republican • House

  • Calvin Callahan

    Republican • House

  • Barbara Dittrich

    Republican • House

  • Cindi Duchow

    Republican • House

  • Joy Goeben

    Republican • House

  • Chanz Green

    Republican • House

  • Rick Gundrum

    Republican • House

  • Nate Gustafson

    Republican • House

  • Karen Hurd

    Republican • House

  • Dean Kaufert

    Republican • House

  • Daniel Knodl

    Republican • House

  • Rob Kreibich

    Republican • House

  • Dave Maxey

    Republican • House

  • Paul Melotik

    Republican • House

  • Clint Moses

    Republican • House

  • David Murphy

    Republican • House

  • Adam Neylon

    Republican • House

  • Jerry O'Connor

    Republican • House

  • William Penterman

    Republican • House

  • Kevin Petersen

    Republican • House

  • Jim Piwowarczyk

    Republican • House

  • Jessie Rodriguez

    Republican • House

  • Shae Sortwell

    Republican • House

  • John Spiros

    Republican • House

  • Duke Tucker

    Republican • House

  • Ron Tusler

    Republican • House

  • Nancy VanderMeer

    Republican • House

  • Chuck Wichgers

    Republican • House

  • Robert Wittke

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • David Armstrong

    Republican • House

  • Julian Bradley

    Republican • Senate

  • Rachael Cabral-Guevara

    Republican • Senate

  • Rob Hutton

    Republican • Senate

  • Chris Kapenga

    Republican • Senate

  • Steve Nass

    Republican • Senate

  • Romaine Quinn

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 70 • No: 60

Senate vote • 2/18/2026

Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 18, Noes 15

Yes: 18 • No: 15

House vote • 2/12/2026

Adopted, Ayes 52, Noes 45

Yes: 52 • No: 45

Actions Timeline

  1. Published 5-26-2026. Enrolled Joint Resolution 13

    5/26/2026House
  2. Deposited in the office of the Secretary of State on 3-4-2026

    3/4/2026House
  3. Report correctly enrolled on 2-25-2026

    2/25/2026House
  4. Received from Senate concurred in

    2/18/2026House
  5. Ordered immediately messaged

    2/18/2026Senate
  6. Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 18, Noes 15

    2/18/2026Senate
  7. Rules suspended to give joint resolution its third reading

    2/18/2026Senate
  8. Ordered to a third reading

    2/18/2026Senate
  9. Read a second time

    2/18/2026Senate
  10. Placed on calendar 2-18-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)

    2/17/2026Senate
  11. Public hearing requirement waived by committee on Senate Organization, pursuant to Senate Rule 18 (1m), Ayes 3, Noes 2

    2/17/2026Senate
  12. Available for scheduling

    2/16/2026Senate
  13. Read first time and referred to committee on Senate Organization

    2/16/2026Senate
  14. Received from Assembly

    2/13/2026Senate
  15. Ordered immediately messaged

    2/12/2026House
  16. Adopted, Ayes 52, Noes 45

    2/12/2026House
  17. Rules suspended

    2/12/2026House
  18. Ordered to a third reading

    2/12/2026House
  19. Read a second time

    2/12/2026House
  20. Placed on calendar 2-12-2026 by Committee on Rules

    2/10/2026House
  21. Referred to committee on Rules

    2/10/2026House
  22. Report adoption recommended by Committee on Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency, Ayes 6, Noes 3

    2/10/2026House
  23. Executive action taken

    2/10/2026House
  24. Public hearing held

    2/4/2026House
  25. Representative Armstrong added as a coauthor

    1/30/2026House

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