Wisconsin SB1176: An Act to create 36.27 (2) (cr) of the statutes; Relating to: a University of Wisconsin System nonresident tuition exemption. (FE)

What the bill says

From the introduced text, March 19, 2026:

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Sponsors

• Smith, Jeff (D, SD-031) · primary sponsor
• Ratcliff, Melissa (D, SD-016)
• Larson, Chris (D, SD-007)
• Carpenter, Tim (D, SD-003)
• Roys, Kelda (D, SD-026)
• Spreitzer, Mark (D, SD-015)
• Hesselbein, Dianne (D, SD-027)
• Emerson, Jodi (D, HD-091)
• Anderson, Clinton (D, HD-045)
• Rivera-Wagner, Amaad (D, HD-090)
• Sinicki, Christine (D, HD-020)
• Roe, Ann (D, HD-044)

Latest actions

1. April 24, 2026: Fiscal estimate received
2. March 30, 2026: Senator Keyeski added as a coauthor
3. March 23, 2026: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
4. March 19, 2026: Read first time and referred to Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges
5. March 19, 2026: Introduced by Senators Smith , Ratcliff , Larson , Carpenter , Roys , Spreitzer and Hesselbein ; cosponsored by Representatives Emerson , Anderson , Rivera-Wagner , Sinicki , Roe , Brown , Sheehan , McCarville , Phelps , Cruz , Udell , Stubbs , Stroud , Prado and Clancy

Common questions

What is SB1176?

SB1176 is a bill in the Wisconsin Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act to create 36.27 (2) (cr) of the statutes; Relating to: a University of Wisconsin System nonresident tuition exemption. (FE).

What is the status of SB1176?

Failed as of April 24, 2026. Latest action: Fiscal estimate received (April 24, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1176?

Smith, Jeff (D, SD-031), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1176?

On the Wisconsin Legislature website: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/sb1176