Wisconsin SB699: An Act to amend 121.555 (1) (a), 121.555 (1) (b) and 121.555 (2) (a) of the statutes; Relating to: alternative methods of providing pupil transportation services. (FE)

What the bill says

An Act to amend 121.555 (1) (a), 121.555 (1) (b) and 121.555 (2) (a) of the statutes; relating to: alternative methods of providing pupil transportation services.

From the enrolled text, March 20, 2026:

An Act to amend 121.555 (1) (a), 121.555 (1) (b) and 121.555 (2) (a) of the statutes; relating to: alternative methods of providing pupil transportation services. The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows: SB699,1Section 1. 121.555 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read: 121.555 (1) (a) A motor vehicle transporting 9 14 or less fewer passengers in addition to the operator. SB699,2Section 2. 121.555 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read: 121.555 (1) (b) A motor vehicle transporting 10 15 or more passengers in addition to the operator and used temporarily to provide transportation for purposes specified under s. 340.01 (56) (a) when the school board or the governing body requests the secretary of transportation to determine that an emergency exists because no regular transportation is available. The secretary of transportation shall approve or deny the request in writing. Any authorization granted under this paragraph shall specify the purpose and need for the emergency transportation service. SB699,3Section 3. 121.555 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read: 121.555 (2) (a) Insurance. If the vehicle is owned or leased by a school or a school bus contractor, or is a vehicle authorized under sub. (1) (b), it shall comply with s. 121.53. If the vehicle is transporting …

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Sponsors

• LeMahieu, Devin (R, SD-009) · primary sponsor
• Marklein, Howard (R, SD-017)
• Nass, Steve (R, SD-011)
• Brill, Lindee (R, HD-027)
• Behnke, Elijah (R, HD-006)
• Dittrich, Barbara (R, HD-099)
• Goeben, Joy (R, HD-005)
• Gundrum, Rick (R, HD-058)
• Kitchens, Joel (R, HD-001)
• Knodl, Daniel (R, HD-024)
• Kreibich, Rob (R, HD-028)
• Melotik, Paul (R, HD-022)

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. March 20, 2026: Report correctly enrolled
6. March 19, 2026: Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor
7. March 17, 2026: Action ordered immediately messaged
8. March 17, 2026: Assembly Substitute Amendment 3 concurred in
9. March 16, 2026: Placed on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
10. February 18, 2026: Received from Assembly amended and concurred in as amended, Assembly Substitute Amendment 3 adopted

Votes

• CONCURRENCE AS AMENDED (February 17, 2026): 60 yea, 39 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB699?

SB699 is a bill in the Wisconsin Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act to amend 121.555 (1) (a), 121.555 (1) (b) and 121.555 (2) (a) of the statutes; Relating to: alternative methods of providing pupil transportation services. (FE).

What does SB699 do?

In its own words: An Act to amend 121.555 (1) (a), 121.555 (1) (b) and 121.555 (2) (a) of the statutes; relating to: alternative methods of providing pupil transportation services.

What is the status of SB699?

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 SB699?

LeMahieu, Devin (R, SD-009), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB699?

On the Wisconsin Legislature website: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/sb699