Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 167: Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law and requiring approval by the Joint Committee on Finance of certain federally authorized unemployment benefits. (FE)

Vetoed Last action May 13, 2026: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82

Plain-language summary

AB 167 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on April 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law and requiring approval by the Joint Committee on Finance of certain federally authorized unemployment benefits. (FE). Primary sponsor: Duke Tucker (Republican), Dave Armstrong (Republican), Rob Brooks (Republican), Brent Jacobson (Republican), Cindi Duchow (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Will Penterman (Republican), Dan Knodl (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2026): Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Duke Tucker (Republican); Dave Armstrong (Republican); Rob Brooks (Republican); Brent Jacobson (Republican); and 5 more. 1 co-sponsor.