SB287Introduced in the Senate
The employment eligibility verification program and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Introduced by Eric Wimberger, District 2
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act to amend 16.75 (1) (a) 1. and 16.855 (1m); to create 16.75 (10r), 16.856, 66.05025 and 230.144 of the statutes; Relating to: the employment eligibility verification program and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Where it stands
Failed to concur in pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
March 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate: Read a third time and passed · February 18, 2026
18
Yes
15
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.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Andre Jacque | 1 | Yes |
| Eric Wimberger | 2 | Yes |
| Timothy Carpenter | 3 | No |
| Dora Drake | 4 | No |
| Rob Hutton | 5 | Yes |
| LaTonya Johnson | 6 | No |
| Christopher Larson | 7 | No |
| Jodi Habush Sinykin | 8 | No |
| Devin LeMahieu | 9 | Yes |
| Rob Stafsholt | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced
Read first time and referred to Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development
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Public hearing held
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Senate Substitute Amendment 1 offered by Senator Wimberger
Executive action taken
Report adoption of Senate Substitute Amendment 1 recommended by Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development, Ayes 3, Noes 2
Report passage as amended recommended by Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development, Ayes 3, Noes 2
Available for scheduling
Placed on calendar 2-18-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
Read a second time
Senate Substitute Amendment 1 adopted
Ordered to a third reading
Rules suspended to give bill its third reading
Read a third time and passed, Ayes 18, Noes 15
Ordered immediately messaged
Received from Senate
Failed to concur in pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
Verify the information
- Official page on the Wisconsin Legislature website
- Senate Substitute Amendment 1 (amendment)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
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- Introduced (text)
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