Wisconsin SB389: An Act to amend 121.905 (3) (c) 6., 121.905 (3) (c) 9., 121.91 (2m) (j) (intro.) and 121.91 (2m) (t) 1. (intro.) of the statutes; Relating to: the per pupil adjustment for school district revenue limits. (FE)

What the bill says

An Act to amend 121.905 (3) (c) 6., 121.905 (3) (c) 9., 121.91 (2m) (j) (intro.) and 121.91 (2m) (t) 1. (intro.) of the statutes; relating to: the per pupil adjustment for school district revenue limits.

From the enrolled text, February 26, 2026:

An Act to amend 121.905 (3) (c) 6., 121.905 (3) (c) 9., 121.91 (2m) (j) (intro.) and 121.91 (2m) (t) 1. (intro.) of the statutes; relating to: the per pupil adjustment for school district revenue limits. The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows: SB389,1Section 1. 121.905 (3) (c) 6. of the statutes is amended to read: 121.905 (3) (c) 6. For the limit for each of the 2015-16 to 2018-19 school years, for the 2021-22 school year, for the 2027-28 school year, and for any school year thereafter, make no adjustment to the result under par. (b). SB389,2Section 2. 121.905 (3) (c) 9. of the statutes is amended to read: 121.905 (3) (c) 9. For the limit for 2023-2425, add Add $325 to the result under par. (b) for the limit for the 2023-24 to 2026-2027 school years. SB389,3Section 3. 121.91 (2m) (j) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read: 121.91 (2m) (j) (intro.) Notwithstanding par. (i) and except as provided in subs. (3), (4), and (8), a school district cannot increase its revenues for each school year beginning with the 2020-21 school year-year 2425 year and ending with the 2026-27 school year to an amount that exceeds the amount calculated as follows: SB389,4Section 4. 121.91 (2m) (t) 1. (intro.) …

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Sponsors

• Kapenga, Chris (R, SD-033) · primary sponsor
• Nass, Steve (R, SD-011)
• Bradley, Julian (R, SD-028)
• Cabral-Guevara, Rachael (R, SD-019)
• Jagler, John (R, SD-013)
• James, Jesse (R, SD-023)
• Stafsholt, Rob (R, SD-010)
• Tomczyk, Cory (R, SD-029)
• Wanggaard, Van (R, SD-021)
• Hutton, Rob (R, SD-005)
• Maxey, Dave (R, HD-083)
• Piwowarczyk, Jim (R, HD-098)

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 6, 2026: Report vetoed by the Governor on 4-3-2026
4. April 2, 2026: Presented to the Governor on 4-2-2026
5. February 26, 2026: Report correctly enrolled
6. February 23, 2026: Received from Assembly concurred in
7. February 19, 2026: Ordered immediately messaged
8. February 19, 2026: Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 54, Noes 40
9. February 19, 2026: Rules suspended
10. February 19, 2026: Ordered to a third reading

Votes

• CONCURRENCE (February 19, 2026): 54 yea, 40 nay, passed
• PASSAGE (November 18, 2025): 18 yea, 15 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB389?

SB389 is a bill in the Wisconsin Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act to amend 121.905 (3) (c) 6., 121.905 (3) (c) 9., 121.91 (2m) (j) (intro.) and 121.91 (2m) (t) 1. (intro.) of the statutes; Relating to: the per pupil adjustment for school district revenue limits. (FE).

What does SB389 do?

In its own words: An Act to amend 121.905 (3) (c) 6., 121.905 (3) (c) 9., 121.91 (2m) (j) (intro.) and 121.91 (2m) (t) 1. (intro.) of the statutes; relating to: the per pupil adjustment for school district revenue limits.

What is the status of SB389?

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 SB389?

Kapenga, Chris (R, SD-033), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB389?

On the Wisconsin Legislature website: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/sb389