Wisconsin SB532: An Act to amend 36.27 (1) (a); to create 36.27 (1) (c) of the statutes; Relating to: course fees at University of Wisconsin System institutions. (FE)

What the bill says

An Act to amend 36.27 (1) (a); to create 36.11 (59) and 36.27 (1) (c) of the statutes; relating to: course fees and disclosure of course format at University of Wisconsin System institutions.

From the enrolled text, February 24, 2026:

An Act to amend 36.27 (1) (a); to create 36.11 (59) and 36.27 (1) (c) of the statutes; relating to: course fees and disclosure of course format at University of Wisconsin System institutions. The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows: SB532,1cSection 1c. 36.11 (59) of the statutes is created to read: 36.11 (59) Disclosure of course format. (a) In this subsection, "course format" means any of the following: 1. The course is offered exclusively for in-person attendance. 2. The course is offered exclusively for online attendance. 3. Course attendance is hybrid, requiring both in-person and online attendance at different times during the semester or session. (b) The board shall ensure that, at the time an institution first publishes a listing of courses offered for a semester or session, the institution discloses the course format for each course listed. Subject to par. (c), the institution shall promptly update a course listing if the course format changes. (c) An institution may not change a course format after the enrollment period for the course begins. SB532,1mSection 1m. 36.27 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read: 36.27 (1) (a) Subject to par. pars. (b) and (c), the board may establish for different classes of students differing tuition and fees incidental to enrollment in …

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Sponsors

• Hutton, Rob (R, SD-005) · primary sponsor
• Nass, Steve (R, SD-011)
• Melotik, Paul (R, HD-022)
• Murphy, David (R, HD-056)
• Behnke, Elijah (R, HD-006)
• Gundrum, Rick (R, HD-058)
• Knodl, Daniel (R, HD-024)
• Kreibich, Rob (R, HD-028)
• O'Connor, Jerry (R, HD-060)
• Piwowarczyk, Jim (R, HD-098)
• Dittrich, Barbara (R, HD-099)
• Wichgers, Chuck (R, HD-084)

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. March 20, 2026: Report vetoed by the Governor on 3-20-2026
4. March 18, 2026: Presented to the Governor on 3-18-2026
5. February 24, 2026: Report correctly enrolled
6. February 24, 2026: LRB correction ( Assembly Amendment 1 )
7. February 18, 2026: Action ordered immediately messaged
8. February 18, 2026: Assembly Amendment 1 concurred in
9. February 17, 2026: Placed on calendar 2-18-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
10. February 13, 2026: Received from Assembly amended and concurred in as amended, Assembly Amendment 1 adopted

Votes

• CONCURRENCE AS AMENDED (February 12, 2026): 53 yea, 45 nay, passed
• PASSAGE (November 18, 2025): 18 yea, 15 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB532?

SB532 is a bill in the Wisconsin Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act to amend 36.27 (1) (a); to create 36.27 (1) (c) of the statutes; Relating to: course fees at University of Wisconsin System institutions. (FE).

What does SB532 do?

In its own words: An Act to amend 36.27 (1) (a); to create 36.11 (59) and 36.27 (1) (c) of the statutes; relating to: course fees and disclosure of course format at University of Wisconsin System institutions.

What is the status of SB532?

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 SB532?

Hutton, Rob (R, SD-005), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB532?

On the Wisconsin Legislature website: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/sb532