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Higher education & workforce 128 measures

Universities, colleges, scholarships and workforce training.

128 Measures11 Became law34 Passed a chamber71 In committee12 Vetoed

Measures 12

StatusAll Became law Vetoed To the governor Passed a chamber In committee IntroducedSortMomentum Latest action

MeasureTitleStatusMomentum
AB 166Relating to: academic and career planning services provided to pupils and requiring the reporting of certain data on college student costs and outcomes. (FE)Last action May 13, 2026: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82Vetoed40
AB 162Relating to: workforce metrics. (FE)Last action May 13, 2026: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82Vetoed40
AB 602Relating to: participating in the federal tax credit program for contributions to scholarship granting organizations.Last action May 13, 2026: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82Vetoed40
SB 498Relating to: free speech and academic freedom at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, due process in disciplinary proceedings at…Last action May 13, 2026: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82Vetoed40
AB 750Relating to: admission of students to technical college programs.Last action May 13, 2026: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82Vetoed40
SB 652Relating to: race-based higher education programs and requirements. (FE)Last action May 13, 2026: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82Vetoed40
AB 663Relating to: imposing certain prohibitions on foreign influence at University of Wisconsin System institutions. (FE)Last action May 13, 2026: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82Vetoed40
AB 757Relating to: the appointment of certain employees of the University of Wisconsin System and faculty governance.Last action May 13, 2026: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82Vetoed40
AB 1005Relating to: admission to University of Wisconsin System institutions.Last action May 13, 2026: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82Vetoed40
AB 102Relating to: designating University of Wisconsin and technical college sports and athletic teams based on the sex of the participants.Last action May 13, 2026: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82Vetoed40
SB 532Relating to: course fees at University of Wisconsin System institutions. (FE)Last action May 13, 2026: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82Vetoed40
AB 241Relating to: required ratio of journeyworkers to apprentices in apprenticeship programs and contracts.Last action May 13, 2026: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82Vetoed40

Members who author the most higher education & workforce bills

Counts each member's authored bills in this topic among their top three topics (Open States bulk data of October 1, 2026). Search all bills · All topics.

Sources for this page

Open States bulk data (bills, actions, subjects): https://open.pluralpolicy.com/data/ - copied November 2, 2026
Topic method: measures are tagged from their official titles and subjects; one measure can sit in several topics: /topics/ - copied November 2, 2026
Official Wisconsin Legislature bill pages: /bills/ - copied November 2, 2026

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