SB532Introduced in the Senate
Course fees at University of Wisconsin System institutions. (FE)
Introduced by Rob Hutton, District 5
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act to amend 36.27 (1) (a); to create 36.27 (1) (c) of the statutes; Relating to: course fees at University of Wisconsin System institutions. (FE)
Where it stands
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
AssemblyStage: Assembly: Read a third time and concurred in as amended · February 12, 2026
53
Yes
45
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
99 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Joel Kitchens | 1 | Yes |
| Shae Sortwell | 2 | Yes |
| Ron Tusler | 3 | Yes |
| David Steffen | 4 | Yes |
| Joy Goeben | 5 | Yes |
| Elijah Behnke | 6 | Yes |
| Karen Kirsch | 7 | No |
| Sylvia Ortiz-Velez | 8 | No |
| Pricilla Prado | 9 | No |
| Darrin Madison | 10 | No |
Bill history
Introduced
Read first time and referred to Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges
Public hearing held
Executive action taken
Report passage recommended by Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges, Ayes 3, Noes 2
Available for scheduling
Fiscal estimate received
Placed on calendar 11-18-2025 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 passed, Ayes 18, Noes 15
Ordered immediately messaged
Received from Senate
Read first time and referred to committee on Rules
Placed on calendar 2-12-2026 by Committee on Rules
Assembly Amendment 1 offered by Representative Melotik
Rules suspended to withdraw from calendar and take up
Read a second time
Assembly Amendment 1 adopted
Ordered to a third reading
Rules suspended
Read a third time and concurred in as amended, Ayes 53, Noes 45
Ordered immediately messaged
Received from Assembly amended and concurred in as amended, Assembly Amendment 1 adopted
Placed on calendar 2-18-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
Assembly Amendment 1 concurred in
Action ordered immediately messaged
LRB correction (Assembly Amendment 1)
Report correctly enrolled
Presented to the Governor on 3-18-2026
Report vetoed by the Governor on 3-20-2026
Placed on calendar 5-12-2026 pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (2)(a)
Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
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