Wisconsin AB955: An Act to repeal 227.11 (2) (a) (intro.); to renumber 227.11 (2) (a) 1. to 3.; to amend 18.03 (2) (b) and 227.11 (2) (d); to create 227.11 (1m) of the statutes; Relating to: the rule-making authority of agencies. (FE)

What the bill says

An Act to repeal 227.11 (2) (a) (intro.); to renumber and amend 227.11 (2) (a) 1. to 3.; to amend 18.03 (2) (b), 227.10 (2m), 227.11 (2) (d), 227.11 (3) and 227.135 (2); to create 227.11 (1m) of the statutes; relating to: the rule-making and regulatory authority of agencies.

From the enrolled text, March 26, 2026:

An Act to repeal 227.11 (2) (a) (intro.); to renumber and amend 227.11 (2) (a) 1. to 3.; to amend 18.03 (2) (b), 227.10 (2m), 227.11 (2) (d), 227.11 (3) and 227.135 (2); to create 227.11 (1m) of the statutes; relating to: the rule-making and regulatory authority of agencies. The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows: AB955,1Section 1. 18.03 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read: 18.03 (2) (b) The commission may interpret the statutes enforced or administered by it as it considers to be necessary to effectuate the purpose of the statutes. The authority granted by this paragraph shall not exceed the authority granted by s. 227.11 (2) (a). AB955,2Section 2. 227.10 (2m) of the statutes is amended to read: 227.10 (2m) No agency may implement or enforce any standard, requirement, or threshold, including as a term or condition of any license issued by the agency, unless that standard, requirement, or threshold is explicitly and specifically required or explicitly and specifically permitted by statute or by a rule that has been promulgated in accordance with this subchapter, except as provided in s. 186.118 (2) (c) and (3) (b) 3. The governor, by executive order, may prescribe guidelines to ensure that rules are promulgated in compliance with this subchapter. …

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Sponsors

• Jacobson, Brent (R, HD-087) · primary sponsor
• Gustafson, Nate (R, HD-055)
• Hurd, Karen (R, HD-069)
• Tucker, Duke (R, HD-075)
• Tusler, Ron (R, HD-003)
• Sortwell, Shae (R, HD-002)
• Allen, Scott (R, HD-082)
• Behnke, Elijah (R, HD-006)
• Callahan, Calvin (R, HD-035)
• Dittrich, Barbara (R, HD-099)
• Goeben, Joy (R, HD-005)
• Green, Chanz (R, HD-074)

Latest actions

1. May 13, 2026: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
2. May 12, 2026: Placed on calendar 5-12-2026 pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (2)(a)
3. April 8, 2026: Report vetoed by the Governor on 4-8-2026
4. April 6, 2026: Fiscal estimate received
5. April 2, 2026: Presented to the Governor on 4-2-2026
6. March 26, 2026: Report correctly enrolled on 3-26-2026
7. March 18, 2026: Received from Senate concurred in
8. March 17, 2026: Ordered immediately messaged
9. March 17, 2026: Read a third time and concurred in
10. March 17, 2026: Rules suspended to give bill its third reading

Common questions

What is AB955?

AB955 is a bill in the Wisconsin Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act to repeal 227.11 (2) (a) (intro.); to renumber 227.11 (2) (a) 1. to 3.; to amend 18.03 (2) (b) and 227.11 (2) (d); to create 227.11 (1m) of the statutes; Relating to: the rule-making authority of agencies. (FE).

What does AB955 do?

In its own words: An Act to repeal 227.11 (2) (a) (intro.); to renumber and amend 227.11 (2) (a) 1. to 3.; to amend 18.03 (2) (b), 227.10 (2m), 227.11 (2) (d), 227.11 (3) and 227.135 (2); to create 227.11 (1m) of the statutes; relating to: the rule-making and regulatory authority of agencies.

What is the status of AB955?

Vetoed as of May 13, 2026. Latest action: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (May 13, 2026).

Who sponsored AB955?

Jacobson, Brent (R, HD-087), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for AB955?

On the Wisconsin Legislature website: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/ab955