SB 498STATE · WisconsinFailed

Relating to: free speech and academic freedom at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, due process in disciplinary proceedings at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, and causes of action against the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and technical college district boards. (FE)

Latest action: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82

Voted: 5/13/2026Source

How representatives voted

69 yea·61 nay

Action history

  • 3/20/2026Report vetoed by the Governor on 3-20-2026
  • 3/18/2026Presented to the Governor on 3-18-2026
  • 2/23/2026Report correctly enrolled
  • 2/13/2026Received from Assembly concurred in
  • 2/12/2026Rules suspended to withdraw from calendar and take up
  • 2/12/2026Read a second time
  • 2/12/2026Assembly Substitute Amendment 2 offered by Representative Bare
  • 2/12/2026Point of order that Assembly Substitute Amendment 2 not germane under Assembly Rule 54 (3)(f) well taken
  • 2/12/2026Decision of the Chair appealed
  • 2/12/2026Decision of the Chair upheld, Ayes 53, Noes 45