AB650Introduced in the Assembly
Funding for identity verification under the unemployment insurance law and making an appropriation. (FE)
Introduced by Workforce Development, Labor, and Integrated Employment
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act to amend 20.445 (1) (aL) of the statutes; Relating to: funding for identity verification under the unemployment insurance law and making an appropriation. (FE)
Where it stands
Partial veto failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
May 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: Read a third time and concurred in · March 17, 2026
33
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
33 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Andre Jacque | 1 | Yes |
| Eric Wimberger | 2 | Yes |
| Timothy Carpenter | 3 | Yes |
| Dora Drake | 4 | Yes |
| Rob Hutton | 5 | Yes |
| LaTonya Johnson | 6 | Yes |
| Christopher Larson | 7 | Yes |
| Jodi Habush Sinykin | 8 | Yes |
| Devin LeMahieu | 9 | Yes |
| Rob Stafsholt | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced
Read first time and referred to Committee on Workforce Development, Labor, and Integrated Employment
Public hearing held
Assembly Amendment 1 offered by Representative Melotik
Executive action taken
Report Assembly Amendment 1 adoption recommended by Committee on Workforce Development, Labor, and Integrated Employment, Ayes 9, Noes 0
Report passage as amended recommended by Committee on Workforce Development, Labor, and Integrated Employment, Ayes 9, Noes 0
Referred to committee on Rules
Withdrawn from committee on Rules and referred to joint committee on Finance pursuant to Assembly Rule 24 (3)(a)
Assembly Amendment 1 to Assembly Amendment 1 offered by Joint Committee on Finance
Executive action taken by joint committee on Finance
Report Assembly Amendment 1 to Assembly Amendment 1 adoption recommended by Joint Committee on Finance, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Report Assembly Amendment 1 adoption recommended by Joint Committee on Finance, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Report passage as amended recommended by Joint Committee on Finance, Ayes 16, Noes 0
Referred to committee on Rules
Placed on calendar 1-20-2026 by Committee on Rules
Read a second time
Assembly Amendment 1 to Assembly Amendment 1 adopted
Assembly Amendment 1 adopted
Ordered to a third reading
Rules suspended
Read a third time and passed, Ayes 97, Noes 0
Ordered immediately messaged
Received from Assembly
Fiscal estimate received
Read first time and referred to committee on Senate Organization
Available for scheduling
Public hearing requirement waived by committee on Senate Organization, pursuant to Senate Rule 18 (1m), Ayes 3, Noes 2
Placed on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
Read a second time
Ordered to a third reading
Rules suspended to give bill its third reading
Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 33, Noes 0
Senator Smith added as a cosponsor
Ordered immediately messaged
Received from Senate concurred in
Report correctly enrolled on 3-24-2026
Presented to the Governor on 3-26-2026
Report approved by the Governor with partial veto on 3-30-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 144
Published 3-31-2026
Partial veto placed on calendar 5-12-2026 pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (2)(a)
Partial veto failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
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