Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 170: Relating to: prohibiting the Department of Justice from using the legal services of nongovernmental employees. (FE)

Did not advance Last action March 23, 2026: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

Plain-language summary

AB 170 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on April 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: prohibiting the Department of Justice from using the legal services of nongovernmental employees. (FE). Primary sponsor: Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Ron Tusler (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Brent Jacobson (Republican), Bob Donovan (Republican), Ben Franklin (Republican), Clint Moses (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Scott Allen (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Dan Knodl (Republican), Will Penterman (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), Jeff Mursau (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jerry O'Connor (Republican); Ron Tusler (Republican); Dave Murphy (Republican); Brent Jacobson (Republican); and 12 more. 4 co-sponsors.