SB 3572025 to 2026
bill
2025 to 2026 Legislature · State Senate bill
SB 357
Relating to: establishing English as the official state language, use of artificial intelligence or other machine-assisted translation tools in lieu of appointing English language interpreters, and use of English for governmental oral and written communication and for nongovernmental purposes. (FE)
In committee Last action March 23, 2026: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
Official bill page and text: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov
Sponsors 2
Status
In committee as of March 23, 2026. The 2025 to 2026 Legislature serves until the 2027 Legislature convenes on January 4, 2027.
Referred to: Senate Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development (from the official referral record)
Roll-call votes 0
No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.
Timeline 6
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2026 | Senate | Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 |
| March 12, 2026 | Senate | Senate Amendment 1 offered by Senator Jacque |
| January 15, 2026 | Senate | Representative Steffen added as a cosponsor |
| July 15, 2025 | Senate | Fiscal estimate received |
| June 27, 2025 | Senate | Read first time and referred to Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development |
| June 27, 2025 | Senate | Introduced by Senators Jacque and Nass; cosponsored by Representatives Murphy, O'Connor, Gundrum, Maxey, Kreibich, Brooks and Behnke |
Data: Open States (bulk data, October 1, 2026 monthly extract, which has no roll-call tallies; public data, attribution appreciated). Official record: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.