Wisconsin SB1179: An Act to create 20.490 (7) and 234.663 of the statutes; Relating to: a home repair program and making an appropriation. (FE)

What the bill says

From the introduced text, March 19, 2026:

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Sponsors

• Johnson, LaTonya (D, SD-006) · primary sponsor
• Spreitzer, Mark (D, SD-015)
• Smith, Jeff (D, SD-031)
• Wirch, Robert (D, SD-022)
• Hesselbein, Dianne (D, SD-027)
• Larson, Chris (D, SD-007)
• Haywood, Kalan (D, HD-016)
• Bare, Mike (D, HD-080)
• Prado, Priscilla (D, HD-009)
• Sinicki, Christine (D, HD-020)
• DeSmidt, Ben (D, HD-065)
• Stubbs, Shelia (D, HD-078)

Latest actions

1. April 7, 2026: Fiscal estimate received
2. March 23, 2026: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
3. March 19, 2026: Read first time and referred to Committee on Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues and Forestry
4. March 19, 2026: Introduced by Senators L. Johnson , Spreitzer , Smith , Wirch , Hesselbein and Larson ; cosponsored by Representatives Haywood , Bare , Prado , Sinicki , DeSmidt , Stubbs , Doyle , Neubauer , Goodwin , Joers , Taylor , Kirsch , Sheehan , Mayadev , Snodgrass , Subeck , Moore Omokunde , Arney , Emerson , Miresse , Johnson , Phelps , Rivera-Wagner , Palmeri , Madison , Fitzgerald , Roe , Hysell , Brown , Udell , Tenorio , Andraca and Vining

Common questions

What is SB1179?

SB1179 is a bill in the Wisconsin Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act to create 20.490 (7) and 234.663 of the statutes; Relating to: a home repair program and making an appropriation. (FE).

What is the status of SB1179?

Failed as of April 7, 2026. Latest action: Fiscal estimate received (April 7, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1179?

Johnson, LaTonya (D, SD-006), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1179?

On the Wisconsin Legislature website: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/sb1179