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Yes: 176 • No: 151
WisconsinSB4982025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature (Biennial Session)Senate
An Act to create 36.41, 36.42, 38.44 and 38.45 of the statutes; Relating to: free speech and academic freedom at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, due process in disciplinary proceedings at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, and causes of action against the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and technical college district boards. (FE)
Sponsored By: Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican), Chris Kapenga (Republican), Cory Tomczyk (Republican), Van Wanggaard (Republican)
Vetoed
Sen Bill 498Court -- ProcedureFreedom of speech and pressTechnical collegeUniversity of WisconsinUniversity of Wisconsin -- Student life
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Rachael Cabral-Guevara
Republican • Senate
Chris Kapenga
Republican • Senate
Cory Tomczyk
Republican • Senate
Van Wanggaard
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Scott Allen
Republican • House
David Armstrong
Republican • House
Elijah Behnke
Republican • House
Lindee Brill
Republican • House
Alex Dallman
Republican • House
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Bob Donovan
Republican • House
Cindi Duchow
Republican • House
Rick Gundrum
Republican • House
Nate Gustafson
Republican • House
Daniel Knodl
Republican • House
Rob Kreibich
Republican • House
Scott Krug
Republican • House
Dave Maxey
Republican • House
Paul Melotik
Republican • House
Clint Moses
Republican • House
David Murphy
Republican • House
Jeffrey Mursau
Republican • House
Amanda Nedweski
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
William Penterman
Republican • House
Jim Piwowarczyk
Republican • House
Shae Sortwell
Republican • House
David Steffen
Republican • House
Rob Summerfield
Republican • House
Rob Swearingen
Republican • House
Ron Tusler
Republican • House
Chuck Wichgers
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/12/2026
Decision of the Chair upheld, Ayes 53, Noes 45
Yes: 53 • No: 45
House vote • 2/12/2026
Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 53, Noes 45
Yes: 53 • No: 45
House vote • 2/12/2026
Decision of the Chair upheld, Ayes 53, Noes 45
Yes: 53 • No: 45
Senate vote • 11/18/2025
Read a third time and passed, Ayes 17, Noes 16
Yes: 17 • No: 16
Actions Timeline
Placed on calendar 5-12-2026 pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (2)(a)
5/12/2026SenateReport vetoed by the Governor on 3-20-2026
3/20/2026SenatePresented to the Governor on 3-18-2026
3/18/2026SenateReport correctly enrolled
2/23/2026SenateReceived from Assembly concurred in
2/13/2026SenateOrdered immediately messaged
2/12/2026HouseRead a third time and concurred in, Ayes 53, Noes 45
2/12/2026HouseRules suspended
2/12/2026HouseOrdered to a third reading
2/12/2026HouseDecision of the Chair upheld, Ayes 53, Noes 45
2/12/2026HouseDecision of the Chair appealed
2/12/2026HousePoint of order that Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 not germane under Assembly Rule 54 (3)(f) well taken
2/12/2026HouseAssembly Substitute Amendment 1 offered by Representative Neubauer
2/12/2026HouseDecision of the Chair upheld, Ayes 53, Noes 45
2/12/2026HouseDecision of the Chair appealed
2/12/2026HousePoint of order that Assembly Substitute Amendment 2 not germane under Assembly Rule 54 (3)(f) well taken
2/12/2026HouseAssembly Substitute Amendment 2 offered by Representative Bare
2/12/2026HouseRead a second time
2/12/2026HouseRules suspended to withdraw from calendar and take up
2/12/2026HousePlaced on calendar 2-12-2026 by Committee on Rules
2/10/2026HouseRead first time and referred to committee on Rules
1/16/2026HouseReceived from Senate
11/19/2025HouseOrdered immediately messaged
11/18/2025SenateRead a third time and passed, Ayes 17, Noes 16
11/18/2025SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
11/18/2025Senate
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